Delicious Elote: Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe You’ll Love!
Savor the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this Delicious Elote: Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe You’ll Love! This delightful dish captures the essence of traditional street food, making it a perfect addition to barbecues, family dinners, or casual snacking. With a creamy topping of mayonnaise, sour cream, and Cotija cheese, complemented by spices and fresh lime, each bite offers a flavor explosion that will transport you right to the streets of Mexico. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is not only simple but also versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or side dish for any gathering. Bring the taste of summer into your kitchen and impress your guests with this irresistible street corn treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- 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
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
- Salt (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Boil or grill the corn. For boiling, bring water to a boil in a large pot and add corn; cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. For grilling, place husked corn on preheated grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Once cooked, remove corn from heat and generously coat each ear with the creamy mixture.
- Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and extra chili powder if desired.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg