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Elotes Mexican Street Corn: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Lauren Baker
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 4 ears of corn, husked
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon lime juice
– 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
– Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Lime wedges (for serving)


Instructions

Creating Elotes Mexican Street Corn can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Prepare Corn: Husk the corn and remove all silk.
3. Grill Corn: Place the ears of corn directly on the grill. Grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until the kernels are charred and tender.
4. Make Sauce: In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. Coat Corn: Once grilled, remove the corn from the grill. While still hot, brush the mayo-sour cream mixture generously over each ear of corn.
6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle cotija cheese evenly over the coated corn.
7. Garnish: Top with freshly chopped cilantro for added flavor and color.
8. Serve: Slice lime wedges for serving alongside the Elotes.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 18g
  • Protein: 8g