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Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins

 4 ears of corn, husks removed
 1/4 cup mayonnaise
 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
 1/2 cup cotija cheese, finely crumbled (or Parmesan if cotija is unavailable)
 1 teaspoon chili powder, more to taste
 1 lime, cut into wedges
 Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
 Salt to taste
1

Cook the Corn:

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until cooked through and charred in spots, about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can boil the corn in a large pot of salted water for about 5 to 8 minutes until tender.

2

Mix the Sauce:

In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and a pinch of salt.

3

Dress the Corn:

Once the corn is cooked and while still hot, brush it generously with the mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle each ear with cotija cheese, chili powder, and cilantro if using.

4

Serve:

Serve the corn immediately with lime wedges on the side. Encourage guests to squeeze lime over their corn before eating.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

180g

Amount per serving
Calories250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g20%

Saturated Fat 4g20%
Sodium 700mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 27g10%

Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Protein 5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.