Description
Elote, or Mexican Street Corn, is a delicious and flavorful Mexican snack made with grilled corn on the cob, topped with a creamy mayonnaise-based sauce, cheese, chili powder, and fresh lime. It’s a perfect street food that’s both savory and spicy.
Ingredients
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- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or Parmesan as a substitute)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salt to taste
- Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and have grill marks.
- While the corn is grilling, in a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
- Once the corn is done, remove it from the grill and let it cool slightly.
- Brush the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture generously over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese over the corn, followed by chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt to taste.
- Finish by squeezing fresh lime juice over the top of the corn.
- If desired, sprinkle cayenne pepper for extra heat and serve with extra lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- You can use other types of cheese, such as feta or even cheddar, but cotija gives the most authentic flavor.
- For a smoky flavor, try grilling the corn with the husk on first, then removing the husk just before applying the toppings.
- To make this dish vegan, replace the mayonnaise and sour cream with vegan alternatives and use dairy-free cheese.
- If you prefer a less spicy version, you can omit the cayenne pepper and adjust the chili powder to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg