Description
Learn how to make authentic Mexican street corn, also known as elote, with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for your next gathering or a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked and cleaned
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Optional: hot sauce, extra lime wedges
Instructions
- Grill or boil the corn until tender.
- Spread mayonnaise evenly over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle generously with cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Drizzle with lime juice and chili powder.
- Serve immediately with optional hot sauce and extra lime wedges.
Notes
- Cotija cheese is a salty, crumbly Mexican cheese. If you can’t find it, feta can be a substitute, though the flavor will be different.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper along with the chili powder.
- If you prefer your corn off the cob, cut the kernels off after cooking and mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling or Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 5-7g
- Sodium: Approx. 300-500mg (will vary based on cheese)
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25-30g
- Fiber: Approx. 3-4g
- Protein: Approx. 7-10g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 20-30mg