Description
Mexican Street Corn (Elote) is a vibrant, mouthwatering treat that brings the authentic taste of Mexico to your summer gatherings. This delightful dish features juicy grilled corn slathered in a creamy, zesty sauce and topped with tangy cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as an appetizer, Elote is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you enjoy it with a sprinkle of Tajin or drizzled with hot sauce, this dish will surely impress your guests and become a favorite addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cobs sweet corn (peeled)
- 3 tbsp butter (melted)
- 3 tbsp mayo
- 3 tbsp Mexican style cream
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¾ tsp Tajin spice
- ¼ cup cotija cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayo, Mexican cream, salt, paprika, and Tajin; mix well and chill.
- Brush each corn cob generously with melted butter and wrap in aluminum foil.
- Grill wrapped corn for 15–18 minutes, turning every few minutes until blistered.
- Unwrap the corn, brush with the chilled sauce, and top with cotija cheese, cilantro, and additional Tajin if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (about 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg