Description
Grilled Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, is a mouthwatering dish that captures the essence of vibrant Mexican street food. Each ear of corn is grilled to perfection and slathered in a creamy sauce made from mayonnaise and sour cream, then generously topped with crumbled cotija cheese and zesty chili powder. This dish is perfect for summer barbecues or casual gatherings, bringing everyone together for a flavorful experience that transports your taste buds straight to Mexico.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Husk the corn and soak in water for about 30 minutes to keep it juicy while grilling.
- Grill the corn for approximately 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are nicely charred.
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- Once the corn is done grilling, remove it from the heat and coat each ear with the sauce mixture.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top and add extra lime juice if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear (170g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg