How to Make Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    144 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

How to Make Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

This elote recipe (Mexican corn) features fresh sweet corn on the cob, grilled and slathered in a creamy mayo and sour cream mixture, then topped with lime juice, spices, and cotija cheese for the best Mexican street corn and killer side dish to your favorite Mexican meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 ears corn
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ lime , juiced
  • ½ cup grated cotija cheese or queso fresca
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Tajin clasico chile lime seasoning
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Instructions

  1. Prepare the grill for medium-high heat (400-450°F). Heat the grates then brush them clean.
  2. Remove the first layer of rough husks from the corn cobs, keeping the more tender husk to protect the kernels. Trim the silk tassels from the corn cobs. Place the cobs directly on the grates. Close the lid and grill for 10-15 minutes or until the corn is fragrant and the husks are browned, turning the cobs every few minutes.
  3. While the corn is cooking, in a small bowl mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Crumble the cotija cheese in a small bowl. Remove the corn from the grill. Use a towel to hold the corn and shuck the husks and silk. Slather each cob with the mayo spread, sprinkle generously with cheese then season with the chile powder and Tajin, adding more or less to taste. Add a final squeeze of lime if you'd like. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 292mg (12%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 297IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 292mg 12%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 297IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 107mg 11%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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