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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)


  • Author: mohamedcherifsfaitrigmail-com
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious grilled corn coated with creamy sauce, spices, and topped with cotija cheese and cilantro, capturing the essence of summer.


Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of fresh corn
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Prepare the corn by husking and rinsing it, then pat dry.
  3. Grill the corn for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred.
  4. Make the sauce by mixing together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt in a bowl.
  5. Coat the grilled corn generously with the creamy mixture.
  6. Add crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro before serving.

Notes

Serve alongside grilled meats or tacos for a complete meal.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Mexican street corn, elote, grilled corn, summer recipes, vegetarian dishes