Description
Learn how to make authentic Mexican street corn, also known as elote, with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for summer gatherings or a tasty side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Optional: cayenne pepper for extra heat
Instructions
- Grill or boil the corn until tender.
- Spread mayonnaise evenly over each ear of corn.
- Roll the corn in crumbled cotija cheese.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and chili powder.
- Drizzle with lime juice.
- Add cayenne pepper if desired.
Notes
- Cotija cheese is a salty, crumbly Mexican cheese. If you can’t find it, feta cheese is a suitable alternative.
- For grilling, oil the corn slightly and grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred.
- For boiling, cook the corn in boiling water for about 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
- You can also roast the corn in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling or Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg