Elote

Elote, or Mexican street corn, is a delicious grilled corn on the cob slathered with a creamy sauce, sprinkled with cheese, and topped with chili powder.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Corn

4 ears corn on the cob husked

Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt

Toppings

1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

Method

Grilling the Corn

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Place the husked corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.

Preparing the Sauce

In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.

Assembling the Elote

Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill and brush the sauce generously over each ear of corn.
Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, and chopped cilantro on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Tried this recipe?