Elotes Recipe

I don’t know if there’s a tastier way to enjoy corn on the cob than Elote corn, smothered in a creamy mayo sauce and topped with chili powder, cheese and lime. This popular Mexican corn recipe was my absolute favorite street food to eat while living in Mexico and makes a great side dish for any BBQ or potluck.

If you’d rather enjoy corn cut off the cob, don’t miss my esquites recipe, or try this Corn Salad.

My first experience with authentic Elote was in Puebla, Mexico while living there during a school internship, and it quickly became my favorite snack whenever we were exploring the streets of the city. I just couldn’t get enough Elote and Esquites! This was one Mexican recipe I refused to leave the country without!

The world “elote” means “corn cob” in Spanish, and Mexican Elote is grilled corn on the cob slathered in a mayo cream sauce and garnished with chili powder, cheese and lime. Elotes (and esquites) are as commonly sold from street carts in Mexico as hot dogs are in Manhatten. At least that’s what I experienced while living in Puebla, Mexico!

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!

Elote Recipe

Elote, commonly called Mexican Street Corn, is grilled corn smothered in a creamy mayo sauce and topped with chili powder, cheese and lime. Serve it as a snack or side dish for summer BBQ’s and potlucks.

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 4 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 4 g, calories 162 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 0.01 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 316 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, unSaturated Fat 3 g

Ingredients:

• 4 ears corn* (, husked)
• 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoons Mexican crema (, or sour cream)
• ½ cup Cotija cheese (, freshly grated, or queso fresco*)
• chili powder (, or tajin, to taste)
• 1 lime (, quartered)
• fresh chopped cilantro (, for garnish, optional)

Instruction:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the ears of corn and cook until tender, about 10 minutes (or cook them in the instant pot).
2. (Optional step): Brush corn with melted butter and grill corn on medium heat until slightly charred.
3. Mix the mayonnaise and Mexican crema together and spread a thin layer all around the corn ears.
4. Sprinkle generously with cotija cheese and then desired amount of chili powder. Serve garnished with cilantro, and with a lime wedge on the side for squeezing on top.
5. Enjoy immediately.

Elote Recipe (Authentic Mexican Corn)

Elotes recipe – Mexican Corn on the cob with cheese, mayo and chile. Enjoy this Mexican street food anytime with this easy recipe!

Prep: 10min

Total: 15min

Serving Size: 1 ear

Nutrition Facts: calories 288 calories, servingSize 1 ear

Ingredients:

• 4 ears of corn
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup cotija cheese
• 1 lime, quartered
• Hot sauce (such as Valentina or Tapatio)
• Chili powder (such as Tajin or ancho chile)
• Wooden sticks (for taffy apple, corn dogs, etc)

Instruction:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Shuck the corn, remove the silk and stalk. Add corn to water, cover and cook for 5 minutes, then remove.
2. When corn is cool enough to touch but still warm, insert wooden stick into core as a handle.
3. Brush corn with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese and squeeze of lime wedge. Add hot sauce and chili powder to taste.
4. Repeat with remaining ears of corn and serve.

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