Elote
Veg
Grilled corn on the cob slathered in mayo, lime juice, chilli powder, and crumbled cotija cheese — Mexico's iconic street corn, now a global food market staple.
Cuisines
Mexican
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 3 | ears of corn, husked |
| 1/4 cup | mayonnaise |
| 1/4 cup | sour cream |
| 1/2 cup | cotija cheese, crumbled |
| 1 teaspoon | chili powder |
| 1 tablespoon | lime juice |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped cilantro |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | lime wedges, for serving |
Instructions
- 1 Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- 2 Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- 3 In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice.
- 4 Once the corn is cooked, brush each ear with the mayonnaise mixture.
- 5 Sprinkle the corn with cotija cheese, chili powder, and cilantro.
- 6 Season with salt to taste.
- 7 Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Tips
For a smoky flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the mayonnaise mixture.