Mexican Corn

A delicious and flavorful Mexican street corn dish, also known as Elote, featuring grilled corn on the cob slathered with creamy sauce, cheese, and spices.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 200

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Corn

4 ears corn on the cob husked

Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 clove garlic minced

Toppings

1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
1 teaspoon lime zest

Method

Prepare the Corn

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Place the husked corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.

Make the Sauce

In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and minced garlic. Mix well.

Assemble the Dish

Remove the corn from the grill and brush each ear generously with the sauce.
Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and lime zest over the corn before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add hot sauce or additional spices to the sauce mixture.

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