Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
A flavorful and creamy grilled corn dish garnished with spices and cheese, bringing the essence of traditional Mexican street food to your home.
Ingredients
For the corn
- 4 ears corn, husked Fresh, high-quality sweet corn is ideal.
For the topping
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled Traditional Mexican cheese.
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 whole lime, juiced For freshness.
- to taste none Salt and pepper Adjust based on preference.
- to garnish none Fresh cilantro, chopped Optional garnish.
- as needed none Lime wedges For serving.
Instructions
Grilling the Corn
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Husk the ears of corn and rinse them under cool water.
- Place the corn directly on the grill, grilling for about 10-15 minutes, turning frequently until charred and tender.
Preparing the Topping Sauce
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.
Assembling the Elote
- Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill and let it cool briefly.
- Brush the prepared sauce generously over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese over the coated corn.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and additional chili powder if desired.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Store leftovers by wrapping corn tightly and refrigerating. Reheat on the grill or in the oven for best results.