Irresistible Easy Elote Recipe for a Flavorful Feast!
A simple and delicious recipe for Mexican street corn, known as elote, that brings vibrant flavors to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the heat and brush the mixture over the corn.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese generously over the corn.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more chili powder or a dash of hot sauce.
- Can substitute cotija cheese with feta cheese if unavailable.
- Serve with lime wedges for an extra zesty flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg