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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Mexican Street Corn (Elote)


  • Author: Jackson Walker
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale

4 ears of corn, husks removed

¼ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup sour cream (optional for extra creaminess)

½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)

1 tsp chili powder

1 lime, cut into wedges

2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)

Salt to taste


Instructions

Grill Corn: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until slightly charred (about 10 minutes).

Slather: In a small bowl, mix mayo and sour cream. Brush this mixture all over the hot corn.

Top It Off: Sprinkle generously with cotija cheese, chili powder, and a pinch of salt.

Finish with Lime: Squeeze fresh lime juice over each ear and garnish with cilantro if desired.

Serve Hot: Serve immediately while warm and melty!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220 per serving
  • Fat: 14g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 20g per serving
  • Fiber: 2g per serving
  • Protein: 5g per serving