Description
Dive into the vibrant flavors of Homemade Mexican Street Corn, also known as Elote. This delicious dish features sweet, grilled corn on the cob slathered in a creamy sauce and topped with tangy cheese and fresh herbs. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shuck the corn, removing silk and rinsing under cold water.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Remove corn from grill; let cool slightly. Coat each ear with the sauce mixture.
- Top with crumbled cheese and chopped cilantro. Squeeze additional lime juice over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (106g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For a spicy kick, add more chili powder or sprinkle cayenne pepper. - Substitute feta cheese for a different flavor profile. - To enhance freshness, consider adding lime zest to the sauce.