Description
Delicious Mexican street corn, or elotes, featuring grilled corn on the cob slathered in a creamy sauce, sprinkled with spices, and topped with tangy cheese.
Ingredients
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- 4 ears Fresh Corn on the Cob
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Lime, juiced
- Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Corn: Husk the corn and rinse under cold water.
- Grill the Corn: Preheat the grill to medium-high and grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning until charred.
- Mix the Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Coat the Corn: Use a basting brush to coat each ear with the sauce.
- Add Cheese and Garnish: Sprinkle cotija cheese over the corn and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with extra lime wedges and chili powder.
Notes
For a spicy version, add jalapeños to the sauce. A vegan version can be created using plant-based mayo and yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg