Description
Mexican street corn, known as elote, is a delightful summer dish that captures the essence of Mexican street food. Grilled to perfection, each ear of corn is generously slathered with a creamy sauce, topped with crumbled cotija cheese, and finished with a sprinkle of chipotle chili powder. This mouthwatering combination of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors makes elote an irresistible side dish for barbecues, family gatherings, or casual weeknight meals. Whether served on a stick for easy handling or garnished with fresh herbs and lime juice, this vibrant recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears corn (husked)
- 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
Instructions
- Brush husked corn with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Wrap each ear tightly in aluminum foil.
- Preheat grill to medium heat; cook wrapped corn for 15-20 minutes, turning frequently.
- In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, sour cream, lime juice from one lime, chipotle chili powder, and salt until smooth.
- Carefully unwrap the corn and brush it with the cream mixture; top with remaining lime juice, cotija cheese, parsley, and extra chipotle if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg