Description
Make your summer gatherings unforgettable with this quick and delicious Elote Recipe, a delightful twist on traditional Mexican street corn. Grilled to perfection, each cob is generously coated in a creamy dressing of sour cream and mayonnaise, then topped with crumbled cotija cheese and a sprinkle of spices. This vibrant dish not only packs bold flavors but also brings a colorful presentation that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Perfect as an appetizer at picnics or a side dish at barbecues, this elote is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 corn on the cob (shucked)
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- Zest of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the crema dressing by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, crushed garlic, lime zest, chili powder, paprika, and half of the chopped cilantro in a bowl.
- Preheat your grill over high heat. Grill the shucked corn for about 10 minutes, turning regularly until charred.
- Once grilled, brush all sides of the corn with the prepared crema dressing.
- Generously sprinkle cotija cheese over the corn. Drizzle with lime juice and top with remaining cilantro before serving warm with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cob (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adjusting the levels of chili powder to suit your spice preference. Fresh corn is key for achieving the best sweetness—opt for the freshest ears you can find. This recipe can easily be made vegan by substituting vegan mayo and sour cream alternatives.