Description
Elote, or Mexican Grilled Corn, is a popular street food in Mexico, where corn on the cob is grilled to perfection and then slathered with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and cotija cheese. It’s a delightful combination of smoky, tangy, and spicy flavors that make it a perfect side dish or snack. This version can be made easily at home for a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (plus extra for serving)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is charred and cooked through.
- While the corn is grilling, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill and immediately brush with the creamy mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese generously over the corn.
- For added flavor, sprinkle more chili powder and a squeeze of lime juice over the corn before serving. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your delicious Elote!
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier kick, you can add more chili powder or even a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
- For a smoky flavor, try grilling the corn on a charcoal grill for an authentic touch.
- If you can’t find cotija cheese, feta cheese can be used as a substitute, but cotija provides a more authentic flavor.
- To make it vegan, substitute the mayonnaise and sour cream with vegan alternatives like cashew cream and dairy-free mayo.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg