Description
This creamy Mexican street corn sauce is a quick and easy recipe. It’s perfect for elote, tacos, or as a dip. You’ll love the tangy, spicy, and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Add the chopped cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Stir everything together until well combined and smooth.
- Season with salt and cayenne pepper to your liking.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of finely minced jalapeño.
- If you don’t have fresh cilantro, you can use dried, but fresh is recommended for the best flavor.
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg