Delicious Elote: Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe You’ll Love!
Discover the vibrant flavors of Delicious Elote with this easy Mexican street corn recipe you’ll love! In just 25 minutes, you can bring a taste of Mexico to your table, making it ideal for summer barbecues, family dinners, or any festive occasion. This creamy and zesty dish features fresh corn coated in a rich mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, and Cotija cheese, topped with spices for an explosion of flavor. Whether served as an appetizer or a side dish, this delightful treat is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn (husked)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
- Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Boil or grill the corn until tender: boil for 5-7 minutes or grill for about 10-15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt; mix until smooth.
- Remove corn from heat and coat each ear generously with the creamy mixture.
- Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and extra chili powder if desired.
- Serve warm with lime wedges on the side and garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg