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