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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

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Mexican street corn, or elote, is a vibrant and delicious dish that will transport your taste buds straight to the bustling streets of Mexico. This recipe features sweet, grilled corn slathered in a creamy sauce, topped with zesty lime and crumbled cheese, making it perfect for summer barbecues or cozy gatherings. With its tantalizing flavors and easy preparation, this Mexican street corn is sure to be a hit at any occasion!

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Corn: Peel back husks from corn without removing them completely; remove silk strands.
  2. Grill Time!: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
  3. Create Your Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
  4. Cheese It Up!: Once grilled, let corn cool slightly. Slather with creamy sauce and sprinkle crumbled cheese on top.
  5. Garnish and Serve!: Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle cilantro if desired. Serve warm.
  • Author: DANIEL LAWSON
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Side
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (150g)
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg