Elote Recipe

What is elote? Elote (pronounced eh-loh-tay) is Mexican street corn. If you’ve had it, I bet you love it. If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat! Elote tastes sweet and savory, tangy and spicy all at once. I love to make mine with grilled corn for some smokiness, too.

Elote is made with corn on the cob, slathered with mayonnaise, seasoned with chili powder and fresh lime juice, sprinkled all over with salty Cotija cheese and cilantro. It’s messy to eat but worth every bite. Elote is the perfect summertime side dish for any Mexican-inspired meal.

In Mexico, elote means an ear of corn, and this recipe replicates a popular serving style sold by street vendors. I can’t claim that this elote recipe is quite authentic, but it brings me back to the elotes I enjoyed in Mexico City.

I’m dreaming of traveling throughout Mexico, sampling the cuisine region by region. Someday! For now, we’re making the most of dinner at home.

Elote is quite easy to make. Once your corn is cooked, you’re only five to ten minutes away from elotes! Here’s how to do it:

You could steam or boil your corn cobs instead, but like I’ve said, I love the flavor of grilled corn.

While the corn is cooking, you’ll mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, optional cayenne (if you like heat) and salt. In another bowl, mix together grated Cotija cheese and cilantro.

This is where things start getting messy. If you don’t have a pastry brush, you could probably get by with a butter knife.

Place a plate under the corn to any cheese that doesn’t stick. You might need it.

Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Learn how to make elote with this simple recipe! We’ll top grilled corn on the cob with a tangy blend of mayonnaise, lime, chili powder, and finish it with a heavy sprinkle of Cotjia cheese and cilantro. Serve elote as a snack or appetizer, or as a side dish to any Mexican meal. Recipe yields 4 elotes; multiply as needed.

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 ear of corn

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 ear of corn, calories 241 calories, Sugar 6.5 g, Sodium 386.2 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Saturated Fat 3.8 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, Cholesterol 29.2 mg

Ingredients:

• 4 ears of grilled corn on the cob
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
• ½ teaspoon chili powder, plus more for sprinkling
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or a pinch of fine salt
• 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) finely grated Cotija cheese*
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

Instruction:

1. While you’re grilling your corn, prepare the chili-mayo sauce and Cotija-cilantro blend. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, optional cayenne, and salt. Stir until combined. In a separate bowl, mix together the cheese and cilantro. Set both bowls aside.
2. When your corn is ready to go, brush the mayonnaise mixture all over one ear of corn. Over a plate, sprinkle the Cotjia mixture liberally all over, turning the corn as necessary (it’s going to be a little messy, no way around it!). Place the finished cob on a separate serving plate. Repeat for the remaining corn, using the cheese in the bowl and the excess on the plate as needed.
3. Sprinkle a pinch or two of additional chili powder lightly over the corn. Serve warm.

Elote Recipe

Mexican street corn, or Elotes Mexicanos, is a traditional Mexican food that’s quick to make and crave-worthy! This elote recipe is a must try for the summer.

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 299 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 362 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 corn on the cob (shucked)
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 clove of garlic (crushed)
• Zest of one lime
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (can be mild or smoky)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (not packed)
• 1/2 cup cotija cheese
• Lime wedges to serve

Instruction:

1. In a bowl, mix together the Mexican crema dressing ingredients. Combine 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 peeled and crushed garlic clove (or 1 tsp. garlic paste), lime zest from 1 lime, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/8 cup chopped cilantro (about half of your 1/4 cup).
2. Grill 4 sweet corn without the husks on a grill, over high heat. Turn regularly for about 10 minutes until they begin to char.
3. Take the corn off the grill and brush with the crema dressing all over.
4. Finally, sprinkle 1/2 cup cotija cheese, lime juice from 1 lime, and your remaining cilantro over the top, and serve!

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