Elote Recipe
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this easy elote recipe! In just 15 minutes, you can create your own delicious street corn, smothered in creamy dressing, zesty lime, and crumbled cotija cheese. This dish is perfect for barbecues, gatherings, or a quick snack at home. The combination of fresh ingredients and bold spices makes it a surefire crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy. Whether served as an appetizer or alongside your favorite tacos, this elote will elevate any meal with its irresistible taste and charm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- 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 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, crushed garlic, lime zest, chili powder, paprika, and half of the cilantro until well combined.
- Preheat your grill over high heat and grill the shucked corn for about 10 minutes, turning regularly until charred.
- Remove corn from the grill and brush generously with crema dressing.
- Top each ear with cotija cheese and drizzle with lime juice from fresh lime wedges. Garnish with remaining cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://recipesbyceleste.com/elote-recipe/