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Delicious Elote Mexican Street Corn Recipe You'll Love Recipe

Delicious Elote Mexican Street Corn Recipe You’ll Love Recipe


  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Delicious Elote Mexican Street Corn recipe is a flavorful and creamy take on a classic street food favorite. Grilled or boiled corn on the cob is coated with a tangy mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, and spices, then topped with crumbled Cotija cheese and a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a side dish any time of the year!


Ingredients

Scale

Corn:

  • 4 ears of corn, husked

Creamy Mixture:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt, to taste

Additional:

  • 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Corn: Boil or grill the corn until tender.
  2. Boiling Method: Fill a pot with water, boil the corn for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Grilling Method: Preheat grill to medium-high, grill corn for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Make the Creamy Mixture: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt.
  5. Coat the Corn: Remove cooked corn from heat, coat with the creamy mixture.
  6. Add Toppings: Sprinkle corn with Cotija cheese and extra chili powder if desired.
  7. Serve: Serve with lime wedges and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • This recipe can be customized with additional spices or toppings like hot sauce or chopped jalapeños for extra heat.
  • For a lighter version, you can use low-fat mayonnaise and sour cream.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling, Boiling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Elote, Mexican Street Corn, Corn on the Cob, BBQ Side Dish, Cotija Cheese