Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
This Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, features sweet grilled corn coated in a creamy sauce, topped with Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro for a vibrant summer dish.
- 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, husked
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Grill the corn on a hot grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until evenly charred.
- Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder in a bowl.
- Brush the mayo mixture over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and salt.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Grill briefly or microwave to reheat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://pennykitchenz.com/mexican-street-corn/