Elote Mexican Street Corn: A Savory Delight
Elote is a flavorful Mexican street corn dish grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, cheese, and spices.
Equipment
- grill
- mixing bowl
- Basting Brush
Ingredients
- 8 ears fresh sweet corn
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro divided
- ¾ teaspoon chili powder divided
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese divided
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Shuck the corn by removing the husks and silk, optionally leaving some husk for a handle.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat for at least 10 minutes.
- Mix mayonnaise, crema, garlic, ¼ cup cilantro, ½ teaspoon chili powder, lime juice, and ¼ cup Cotija cheese in a bowl.
- Brush the corn with vegetable oil and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until charred.
- Brush grilled corn with the dressing and sprinkle with remaining Cotija cheese, cilantro, and chili powder.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
For indoor cooking, roast corn in the oven at 400ºF for 30-40 minutes or use a cast iron skillet. Leftover corn can be added to salads or dips, and dressed elote should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.