Description
Learn how to make delicious Elote, a Mexican street corn dish. This recipe is easy to follow and results in creamy, tangy, and flavorful corn that’s perfect for any occasion. Clara Kohn shares her family’s favorite way to prepare this beloved classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Grill or roast the corn until tender and slightly charred, about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- While the corn is cooking, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin in a small bowl.
- Once the corn is cooked, let it cool slightly.
- Spread a generous layer of the mayonnaise mixture over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle the cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can also boil the corn if grilling or roasting isn’t an option.
- Adjust the chili powder to your spice preference.
- Feta cheese can be substituted for cotija cheese if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling or Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 8g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Fiber: Approx. 4g
- Protein: Approx. 8g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 25mg