Mexican Street Corn or "Elote" is sweet corn on the cob smothered with a tangy and spicy crema sauce and topped with crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro.
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
Servings: 8cobs of corn
Calories: 220
Prep Time: 12 minutesmins
Cook Time: 18 minutesmins
Total Time: 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
8cobs of corn
1/2cupsour cream
1/2cupmayonnaise
1/2cupcilantro, finely chopped (reserve some for garnish)
Shuck corn and wrap in a single layer heavy duty foil to fully enclose the corn then grill corn in foil.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, cilantro, minced garlic, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, and 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice. Stir to blend and set aside.
Partially unwrap corn to cool for a few minutes before applying sauce. Keep the foil under the corn to be used for serving the corn.
Using a basting brush, generously brush on the sauce and sprinkle generously with cotija cheese. Garnish with chili powder and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote Recipe)
Amount per Serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
221
mg
10
%
Potassium
284
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
408
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
68
mg
7
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.