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Authentic Mexican Street Corn: 4 Amazing Tips


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  • Author: clarakohn
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Authentic Mexican street corn recipe, easy to make at home. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of elote with simple ingredients and clear instructions.


Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: additional chili powder and cilantro for garnish


Instructions

  1. Grill or boil the corn until tender.
  2. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly over the corn.
  4. Sprinkle with additional chili powder and cilantro if desired.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mayonnaise mixture.
  • If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta cheese can be a substitute.
  • Elote is best enjoyed fresh off the grill.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling or Boiling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ear
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg