5 from 27 votes
Mexican Street Corn Recipe (Elote)
Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, features boiled corn on the cob slathered with a creamy blend of mayonnaise and crema mexicana. Cotija cheese, chili powder, and fresh cilantro add salty, spicy, and herbal notes that complement the natural sweetness of the corn. Melted butter adds richness, creating a well-rounded and satisfying snack or side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
5
Calories:
256 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 5 corn ears shucked
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup crema mexicana
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped, fresh
- salt sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add the shucked corn to a large pot of salted boiling water and cook them for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. See chef notes for grilling.
- Mix the mayonnaise, crema, and optional salt until combined.
- Brush the cooked corn on the cob with melted butter.
- Next, brush each cob with the mayonnaise and crema mixture.
- Generously spoon on the cotija cheese completely covering the corn.
- Sprinkle the chili powder on all sides of the corn.
- Garnish with optional chopped fresh cilantro.
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Notes
- Prepare garlic-mayonnaise crema mixture ahead and serve corn immediately after applying toppings for best texture.
- Keep topping ingredients separate if storing leftovers; reheat corn before reapplying toppings.
- Grilling corn in husks retains moisture and creates easy-to-hold handles when tied with twine.
- Adjust seasoning in the mayonnaise-crema mix according to taste, with optional added salt.
- Freeze leftovers is not recommended to preserve texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
430mg
(18%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
910IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 910IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.