Description
This recipe is for a creamy, flavorful sauce perfect for Mexican street corn (Elote). It combines mayonnaise, sour cream, lime, and spices to create a tangy and rich topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh lime juice.
- Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings as needed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve generously over grilled or roasted corn.
Notes
- For best results, use good quality mayonnaise and fresh lime juice.
- The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg