Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
A vibrant recipe for delicious grilled corn drizzled with creamy sauce, cheese, and lime, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the corn directly on the grill grates and grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Brush the creamy mixture over the grilled corn, coating each ear evenly.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese generously over the corn.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Use fresh corn for the sweetest flavor. Adjust chili powder to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://doughgirlbylea.com/mexican-street-corn/