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Elotes – Mexican Street Corn


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Elotes, grilled corn on the cob with a creamy topping, is a popular Mexican street food perfect for summer gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium heat.
  2. Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
  3. Mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder to create the sauce.
  4. Spread the mayo mixture over each ear of corn, then sprinkle with cotija cheese and salt.
  5. Garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra zest, adjust lime juice in the sauce. Serve with additional toppings like hot sauce.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg