Delicious Elote: Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe You’ll Love!
Savor the taste of summer with this Delicious Elote: Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe! This vibrant dish features grilled or boiled corn slathered in a creamy, zesty sauce and topped with Cotija cheese, chili powder, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for barbecues, family dinners, or casual gatherings, Elote is not just food; it’s an experience that brings people together. In just 25 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering appetizer or side dish that’s rich in flavor and sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjustable)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Boil or grill the corn until tender (5-7 minutes boiling; 10-15 minutes on the grill).
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), garlic powder, chili powder, and salt until smooth.
- Coat each ear of corn generously with the creamy mixture once cooked.
- Sprinkle Cotija cheese and additional chili powder if desired.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges and optional cilantro garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg