Elote

A delicious Mexican street corn recipe featuring grilled corn topped with creamy mayo, zesty lime, and chili powder.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 ears Fresh Corn on the Cob Select sweet, plump ears for best flavor
1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use full-fat for richer taste
1/4 cup Mexican Crema Sour cream can be a substitute
1 teaspoon Chili Powder Opt for mild or spicy based on preference
2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed enhances flavor
1/2 cup Crumbled Cotija Cheese Look for it at specialty grocery stores
1/4 cup Cilantro Leaves Adjust based on personal preference
1 pinch Salt Use sparingly to avoid overpowering

Method

Preparation

Gather your ingredients: Assemble fresh corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and cilantro.
Prepare the corn: Shuck the corn and rinse under cold water. If using frozen corn, ensure it's thawed.
Cook the corn: Grill or boil the corn for about 10-12 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
Create the creamy topping: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
Assemble your elote: Remove corn from heat and slather with the creamy mixture, then sprinkle with extra cotija cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This elote recipe is perfect for summer barbecues and can be grilled, baked, or pan-fried.

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