Description
Mexican street corn, or elote, is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer gatherings right to your table. This beloved street food features sweet, grilled corn, generously coated in a creamy sauce and topped with crumbled cotija cheese and spices. Perfectly simple to prepare, elote is an ideal side dish for barbecues, picnics, or any occasion where deliciousness is a must. The unique blend of smoky, creamy, and spicy flavors creates a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears of corn (husked and silk removed)
- Olive oil
- 1–2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- ¼ – â…“ cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- Sea salt
- 2 limes (juiced)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- â…› teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- â…› teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Brush each ear of corn with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Wrap in aluminum foil.
- Grill corn for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until tender.
- While corn grills, mix heavy cream, sour cream, lime juice, chipotle powder, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Remove corn from grill and unwrap. Brush with crema and sprinkle with cotija cheese, parsley, and additional lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg