Description
Elevate your culinary skills with this easy elote recipe, a delightful take on traditional Mexican street corn. In just 15 minutes, you can create a dish that will have everyone raving at your next barbecue or casual gathering. Each ear of corn is generously coated in a creamy dressing made from sour cream and mayonnaise, infused with zesty lime, garlic, and spices. The finishing touch comes from a sprinkle of cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, creating an irresistible blend of flavors and textures. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack, this authentic elote recipe is versatile enough for any occasion. Treat yourself and your guests to this vibrant summer delight!
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
- Prepare the crema dressing by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, crushed garlic, lime zest, chili powder, paprika, and half of the chopped cilantro in a bowl until well combined.
- Preheat the grill to high heat. Grill the shucked corn for about 10 minutes, turning regularly until charred.
- Once grilled, remove the corn and brush on the crema dressing evenly.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese on top and drizzle with lime juice before adding the remaining cilantro for garnish.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added spice, consider incorporating cayenne pepper into the crema. If you prefer a vegan version, substitute vegan mayo and plant-based sour cream.