Description
Mexican Street Corn, also known as Elote, is a popular Mexican street food featuring grilled corn on the cob slathered with a creamy, tangy, and cheesy topping.
Ingredients
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- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Salt, to taste
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally until slightly charred on all sides.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Brush the creamy mixture evenly over the grilled corn.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese and chili powder generously on top.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can substitute cotija cheese with feta if unavailable.
- Adjust chili powder to taste for desired spiciness.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
