Description
Mexican Street Corn (Elote) features grilled corn on the cob slathered with a creamy sauce made from mayonnaise, sour cream, lime, and chili powder, topped with cotija cheese and cilantro.
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn, husked
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 teaspoon chili powder (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra smoky flavor)
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or Parmesan cheese as an alternative)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
1-2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for extra richness)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the husked corn directly on the grill and cook, rotating occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes until charred and cooked through.
- While the corn is grilling, make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika (if using). Stir until smooth and well-combined.
- Once the corn is grilled, remove from heat and brush each ear with melted butter (optional) for added richness.
- Generously brush the creamy sauce over the corn, ensuring each ear is well-coated. Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese over the top, followed by additional chili powder for extra spice if desired.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more chili powder, cayenne pepper, or chopped jalapeños.
- For a vegan version, replace mayonnaise and sour cream with dairy-free alternatives, and use nutritional yeast or vegan cheese instead of cotija.
- If fresh corn is unavailable, frozen corn can be used, though it won’t have the same smoky flavor. Grill or sauté for a similar effect.
- This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
