Description
Elote, or Mexican street corn, is a vibrant dish that combines grilled corn with creamy toppings, creating a delightful explosion of flavors. This irresistible treat features sweet, smoky, and tangy notes, making it perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the corn by husking and rinsing each ear under cool water.
- Boil the corn in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender or grill over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until charred.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, and half the cotija cheese to create a creamy sauce.
- Coat each cooked cob generously with the sauce using a brush or spoon.
- Sprinkle chili powder and remaining cotija over each ear of corn; add cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg