Description
Make this Elote Recipe, a delightful and vibrant Mexican street corn dish, in just 15 minutes! This easy-to-follow recipe features grilled corn generously slathered with a creamy mixture of sour cream, mayonnaise, and spices, topped with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a zesty snack, elote is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with bold flavors that will impress your guests. Enjoy it warm on skewers or as a side dish accompanying grilled meats—this crowd-pleaser is sure to be the star of any gathering!
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn (shucked)
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- Zest of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, crushed garlic, lime zest, chili powder, paprika, and half of the chopped cilantro. Mix until smooth.
- Preheat the grill to high heat and place shucked corn directly on the grates. Grill for about 10 minutes, turning regularly until charred.
- Remove corn from the grill and brush generously with the crema dressing.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese over each cob and finish with lime juice and remaining cilantro before serving with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack/Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding hot sauce or experimenting with different spices like smoked paprika. Fresh corn on the cob is best for this recipe; look for bright green husks and plump kernels.