Description
Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, is a vibrant dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its creamy, tangy sauce and the sweetness of fresh corn. Each bite offers a delightful crunch from the charred kernels, balanced by the richness of mayonnaise and the zesty kick of lime and chili powder.
Ingredients
Scale
- Corn: 4 ears of fresh corn, husked
- For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- For Garnish:
- Chopped cilantro (for sprinkling)
- Extra lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Place the husked corn directly on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are charred and tender.
- While the corn is grilling, in a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it cool slightly.
- Using a brush or spoon, generously coat each ear of corn with the creamy sauce mixture.
- Sprinkle additional Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the top for garnish.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead by preparing the sauce and grilling the corn a few hours in advance. Just reheat the corn on the grill before serving.
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn with sauce
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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