Description
Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer gatherings. Grilled to perfection, each ear of corn is slathered in a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and spices, then topped with crumbled Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. This irresistible treat is perfect as a side dish or snack, bringing a taste of Mexico straight to your backyard barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Husk the corn and remove all silk strands.
- Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once grilled corn cools slightly, coat each ear generously with the creamy mixture.
- Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and cilantro; squeeze additional lime juice over top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the topping mix or use spicy chili powder. Feel free to substitute Cotija cheese with feta if needed.