5 from 18 votes
Elote Recipe (Authentic Mexican Street Corn)
Elote is grilled corn on the cob brushed with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise and sour cream, then coated with crumbled cotija cheese and dusted with chili powder. Fresh lime juice adds brightness, and chopped cilantro offers herbal notes. The grilling imparts a smoky char that enhances the sweet corn flavor. This traditional Mexican street food is served warm for best texture and taste.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
256 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 corn ears
- 1 lime quartered
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema or lime crema for extra punch of lime flavor
- ½ cup cotija cheese finely crumbled
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat an outdoor grill (or grill pan if made indoors) over medium heat. Place the corn directly on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 10 minutes, rotating every few minutes for an even char.
- Transfer the corn to a plate, and squeeze lime juice on top while it's still warm. Optional: stick a wooden stick in the end as a handle.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and sour cream. Then brush a thick layer all over each piece of corn.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese all over each piece, then sprinkle with chili powder and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately, while still warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
325mg
(14%)
Potassium
297mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
429IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 429IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.