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Street Corn (Elote): Discover the Ultimate Flavor Burst!


Description

Street Corn, also known as Elote, is a popular Mexican street food that features grilled corn on the cob slathered in a creamy, tangy sauce and topped with cheese and spices, delivering an ultimate flavor burst.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 ears of corn
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
  3. In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and salt.
  4. Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill and brush the mayonnaise mixture all over the corn.
  5. Sprinkle the crumbled Cotija cheese and chili powder over the corn.
  6. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add more chili powder or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Can substitute Cotija cheese with feta cheese if unavailable.
  • For a vegan version, use vegan mayonnaise and omit the cheese or use a vegan cheese alternative.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Street Corn, Elote, Mexican Street Food, Grilled Corn