Mexican Street Corn
Mexican Street Corn, also known as elote, is a delicious and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of Mexico to your table. This recipe features sweet corn grilled to perfection and slathered in a creamy cilantro lime sauce, finished with a sprinkle of crumbled cotija cheese. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, enjoying a picnic, or simply craving a tasty side dish, this Mexican street corn is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. With its bold flavors and satisfying texture, it’s the perfect addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears sweet corn
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn for about 5-10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred on all sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Mexican crema (or sour cream), mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, and chili powder. Mix well.
- Once the corn is cooked, brush the crema mixture over each ear of corn. Top with cotija cheese and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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