Description
Mexican Street Corn, also known as Elote, is a popular Mexican street food that features grilled corn on the cob, typically coated with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, and cotija cheese, and seasoned with chili powder, lime juice, and cilantro. This dish offers a delightful combination of smoky, tangy, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Corn on the cob
4 tbsps melted butter
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup sour cream
1 package Cotija cheese
tajin or chili powder
1/4 cup cilantro
2 limes
All-Purpose Seasoning
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp white sugar
Equipment
1 Basting Brush
1 Mr. Make It Happen Knife or your preferred cutting knife
1 Cutting Board
1 Grill or Grill Pan
1 Baking Sheet
Instructions
First things first, we need to find some good quality corn. Try to find sweet corn and ensure that it looks robust. (Clean, nice and plump.. and kernels from end to end).
To start, we need to remove the corn from its husk and remove all of the silk.
Get the cleaned corn onto a plate or baking sheet and coat it in some oil or butter.
Season them up and fire up the grill. (You could also pop them in the oven for those without access to a grill).
Cook them at about 375 degrees, turning frequently to ensure they cook evenly. We want a nice light char but not burnt.
Remove from the grill once the corn is tender (about 15 mins total) and then back inside to prep the rest of our ingredients.
I like to do a 50/50 blend of Mayo and Mexican Creme or Sour Cream. Add a little lime zest for a pop of freshness to cut through the fat and season to taste with all purpose or salt and pepper.
If you can find any tajin, grab it! It’s also great for cocktails. Sprinkle this over the elote and serve!
Notes
Tajin is optional but recommended for added flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg