Description
Elevate your culinary experience with this easy Elote Recipe, a delightful tribute to traditional Mexican street corn. Perfectly grilled corn on the cob is generously coated in a creamy mixture of sour cream and mayonnaise, infused with zesty lime, garlic, and spices. Topped with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, this dish bursts with vibrant flavors that will impress your guests at barbecues or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Prepare the crema dressing by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, crushed garlic, lime zest, chili powder, paprika, and half the cilantro in a bowl.
- Preheat your grill to high heat and grill the shucked corn for about 10 minutes until charred, turning occasionally.
- Remove the corn from the grill and brush the crema dressing generously over each ear.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese on top and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and remaining cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (about 130g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use fresh corn for optimal flavor. Feel free to adjust spice levels based on preference. For variations, try adding avocado slices or jalapeños for extra flair.