Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexican street food with this easy Elote Recipe, perfect for summer barbecues and casual gatherings. This dish features sweet corn on the cob grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy dressing made from sour cream, mayonnaise, and fresh lime zest. Finished with crumbled cotija cheese and a sprinkle of chili powder, each bite is a delightful explosion of taste that will transport you straight to the streets of Mexico. Quick to prepare and customizable, this elote recipe is not just a side dish but a crowd favorite that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 4 corn on the cob (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.
- Preheat your grill over high heat and grill the shucked corn for about 10 minutes, turning regularly until charred.
- Remove the corn from the grill and brush generously with crema while hot.
- Sprinkle with cotija cheese, lime juice, remaining cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Choose fresh corn for optimal flavor. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of chili powder. For a vegan version, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives.