Elote
- Prep:
- 10 min
- Cook:
- 10 min
- Total:
- 20 min
- Yield:
- 4 servings
Elote is a popular Mexican street food of grilled corn slathered in a creamy, tangy sauce and coated with cheese and spices. Bright lime juice and fresh cilantro add a zesty finish to each charred, satisfying bite. Quick to prepare, it’s a festive side or snack for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 4 ear corn, husked
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 0.50 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 0 1 lime, cut into wedges
Steps
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill corn until lightly charred on all sides, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
- Brush sauce over each ear of warm corn.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese, chili powder, and cilantro evenly over coated corn.
- Season with salt to taste and serve with lime wedges.