Delicious Elote: Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe You’ll Love!
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Delicious Elote: Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe You’ll Love! This vibrant dish transforms fresh corn on the cob into a delightful experience with creamy mayonnaise, zesty lime, and savory Cotija cheese. Perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or casual gatherings, this recipe delivers a flavor explosion that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Boil or grill the corn until tender.
- For boiling: Cook in boiling water for 5–7 minutes.
- For grilling: Grill over medium-high heat for 10–15 minutes, turning frequently.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt until smooth.
- Remove corn from heat and coat each ear with the creamy mixture.
- Sprinkle liberally with Cotija cheese and additional chili powder if desired.
- Serve warm with lime wedges and garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg