Elote Recipe
Elevate your summer gatherings with this quick and delicious Elote Recipe, a beloved Mexican street corn dish that brings vibrant flavors right to your kitchen. With its creamy dressing, smoky grilled corn, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese, this elote is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for barbecues or casual get-togethers, you’ll love how easy it is to prepare—taking just minutes from grill to table. Enjoy it on the cob for an authentic experience, or serve it in a bowl for a mess-free delight. Let the zesty lime and spices take your taste buds on a flavorful journey!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 corn on the cob (shucked)
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- Zest of one lime
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, crushed garlic, lime zest, chili powder, paprika, and half of the cilantro in a bowl to create the crema dressing.
- Preheat your grill to high heat. Grill shucked corn for about 10 minutes until charred evenly.
- Remove corn from the grill and brush generously with the crema dressing.
- Top each ear of corn with cotija cheese and fresh lime juice. Garnish with remaining cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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