Elote

Elote, or Mexican street corn, is a delicious and flavorful dish made with grilled corn on the cob, coated in a creamy sauce, and topped with cheese and spices.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Corn

4 ears corn on the cob husked

Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 clove garlic minced

Toppings

1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
1 teaspoon lime zest

Method

Grilling the Corn

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Place the husked corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and has grill marks.

Preparing the Sauce

In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and minced garlic. Mix well until smooth.

Assembling the Elote

Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill and brush the sauce generously over each ear of corn.
Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and lime zest on top of the sauced corn.
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Elote can also be made with additional toppings such as hot sauce or extra spices according to personal preference.

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