Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Enjoy the ultimate Elote (Mexican Street Corn) recipe that’s easy to make and packed with flavor—perfect for any gathering! Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ears of fresh sweet corn
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (grapeseed or vegetable)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese or feta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Lime wedges for serving
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Shuck the corn, leaving husks attached at the base. Tie with kitchen twine for easy handling.
- Brush each ear of corn with neutral oil.
- Grill corn for about 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt; mix well.
- Remove grilled corn from the grill and generously coat each ear with the creamy sauce.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of elote (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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