Description
This authentic Mexican elote recipe brings the flavors of street-style grilled corn to your home. Slathered in creamy, tangy sauce and topped with crumbled Cotija cheese, this dish delivers the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors. Whether served as a side or a standalone snack, it’s an irresistible favorite for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn, husked
- ½ cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Grill the Corn: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the corn directly on the grill grates and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until slightly charred.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the Mexican crema, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Coat the Corn: Using a brush or spoon, spread the sauce generously over the grilled corn while it’s still warm.
- Add the Toppings: Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese over the coated corn and garnish with extra chili powder and fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- If you don’t have a grill, you can roast the corn in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Substitute feta cheese if Cotija is unavailable.
- Adjust the spice level by adding cayenne pepper for more heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cotija Cheese, Elote recipe, Mexican street corn, grilled corn with Cotija cheese