Description
Elote, or Mexican street corn, is a vibrant and flavorful snack that brings the essence of summer to your table. This dish features juicy, grilled corn coated with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise and sour cream, then topped with cotija cheese and zesty lime. Perfect for barbecues, casual gatherings, or cozy nights in, elote is a crowd-pleaser that combines sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in every bite. With its easy preparation and delightful taste, it’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn
- 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F / 200°C).
- Grill the corn directly on the grates for 8-10 minutes until lightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic powder until combined.
- Crumble cotija cheese onto a plate.
- Cut the lime into wedges for serving.
- Brush the creamy mixture over each ear of grilled corn.
- Roll in crumbled cotija cheese.
- Sprinkle with chili powder to taste.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg