Elote Recipe
Bring the flavors of Mexico into your home with this irresistible Elote Recipe, a traditional street corn dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Grilled to perfection, each ear of corn is generously coated with a creamy dressing made from sour cream and mayonnaise, then topped with zesty lime juice, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. In just 15 minutes, you can create a vibrant appetizer or side dish that will impress your guests at summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. This easy elote recipe celebrates the bold flavors and textures that make it a beloved favorite, ensuring it’s a hit at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn on the cob
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- Zest of one lime
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 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 to high heat. Grill shucked corn for about 10 minutes, turning regularly until charred.
- Remove corn from the grill and brush generously with the crema dressing.
- Sprinkle with cotija cheese, drizzle lime juice over the top, and finish with remaining cilantro. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (about 130g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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