Description
Mexican street corn, or elote, is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of summer right to your table. Grilled to perfection, this delightful treat features sweet corn slathered in a rich crema, topped with crumbled cotija cheese and zesty lime juice. The smoky char from the grill combined with the creamy, tangy toppings creates an irresistible experience that’s perfect for any occasion—from backyard barbecues to casual family dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite spices and herbs, Mexican street corn is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser that everyone will rave about.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears of 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
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Brush olive oil over each ear of corn and sprinkle with sea salt. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
- Grill the corn for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until tender.
- While grilling, mix lime juice, heavy cream, sour cream, chipotle chili powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Once cooked, unwrap the foil and brush each ear with the crema mixture. Top with cotija cheese, parsley, and additional lime juice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg