Elote Mexican Grilled Corn
Elote is a popular Mexican street food made with grilled corn on the cob, topped with a creamy sauce, cheese, and spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lime wedges - For serving
- Salt - To taste
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Cotija cheese - 1/4 cup, crumbled
- Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
- Sour cream - 1/4 cup
- Mayonnaise - 1/4 cup
- Corn on the cob - 4 ears
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the husks and silk from the corn, leaving the stem intact for easy handling.
- Grill the corn for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Brush the grilled corn with the creamy sauce, making sure to coat all sides.
- Sprinkle the crumbled Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the corn.
- Serve the elote hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the corn.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 8g
