Description
Mexican street corn, or elote, is a summer staple that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your table. This dish features sweet, grilled corn slathered with a creamy sauce made from mayonnaise and heavy cream, topped with crumbled cotija cheese, zesty lime juice, and a hint of chipotle chili powder for that perfect kick. Whether served at barbecues, family gatherings, or enjoyed on a cozy night in, elote is a deliciously addictive treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears corn (husked)
- Olive oil
- Chipotle chili powder
- Cotija cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- Sea salt
- Limes (juiced)
- Heavy cream
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Brush husked corn with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Wrap each ear in aluminum foil and grill over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning often.
- While grilling, mix heavy cream, sour cream, lime juice, and chipotle chili powder for the crema.
- Once cooked, unwrap the corn and brush with the crema mixture. Top with cotija cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (150g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg