Description
Mexican Street Corn, also known as Elote, is a popular Mexican street food made with grilled corn on the cob slathered in a creamy, cheesy, and spicy sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional for grilling)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred in spots and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and salt.
- Brush the grilled corn with the creamy mixture while still hot.
- Sprinkle generously with crumbled cotija cheese and chili powder.
- Top with chopped cilantro if using and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute cotija with feta cheese if unavailable.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of smoked paprika or hot sauce.
- This dish is best served hot and fresh off the grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg