Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Grilled corn on the cob slathered in a creamy chili-lime sauce and dusted with cotija cheese.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 4 ears Corn on the cob
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sour cream or Mexican Crema
- 0.5 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole Lime wedges
- 1 clove Garlic, minced(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Peel back the husks of the corn and remove the silk, or remove husks entirely if preferred.
- 3
Place corn directly on the grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and minced garlic.
- 5
Once corn is cooked, remove from grill and immediately brush each ear generously with the mayonnaise mixture.
- 6
Roll the corn in the crumbled Cotija cheese until evenly coated.
- 7
Sprinkle with chili powder and fresh cilantro.
- 8
Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
285
kcal
Protein
7
g
Carbs
22
g
Fat
20
g
Fiber
3
g
Sugar
6
g
Sodium
410
mg
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