Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, is grilled corn on the cob slathered in a creamy, tangy sauce made with mayo, cheese, lime, and chili powder. It’s smoky, sweet, spicy, and absolutely delicious – a summer favorite that’s easy to make and even easier to devour.
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta as substitute)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (plus extra wedges for serving)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or Tajín
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- to taste chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush corn with vegetable oil or melted butter.
- Grill corn for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes until nicely charred on all sides.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and half the cotija cheese.
- Slather the hot grilled corn with the creamy sauce mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining cotija cheese and chili powder over the top.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with extra lime wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1personCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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