Elote
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Elote
Description
This Elote recipe starts with boiling fresh corn ears for 8 to 10 minutes until tender. After drying, each ear is coated evenly with a creamy spread combining mayonnaise and sour cream. A seasoning mix of chili powder, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt is sprinkled over the coated corn, providing a spicy kick balanced by the creamy base. Cotija cheese is then crumbled on top, adding a salty, crumbly texture contrast. A lime wedge is squeezed over the assembled ears before serving to introduce bright acidity.
Elote is commonly enjoyed as a snack or side dish, especially during summer when fresh corn is abundant. Its layers of creaminess, spice, and tang pair well with various grilled or Mexican-inspired entrees.
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese , crumbled
- 1 lime , cut into wedges
Instructions
- Add the corn to a pot of boiling water.
- Boil for 8-10 minutes then remove from the water and dry well with paper towels.
- Mix mayonnaise with sour cream and spread all over the corn.
- Mix together the chili powder, cayenne pepper and salt then sprinkle it all over the corn.
- Top with the cotija cheese then squeeze a wedge of lime over each ear of corn before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 421IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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