5.0 from 18 votes
Elote Recipe (Authentic Mexican Street Corn)
Elote is the best Mexican side dish! Juicy and charred corn on the cob is topped with limey mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and cilantro. Watch the video below!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 256 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn
- 1 lime quartered
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema (or lime crema for an extra punch of lime flavor!)
- ½ cup finely crumbled Cotija cheese
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Chopped cilantro 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
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
325mg
(14%)
Potassium
297mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
429IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
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.