Name: Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 ears corn; 1 tablespoon neutral oil (grapeseed, vegetable, or sunflower); 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese or feta cheese; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; Lime wedges, for serving; Cilantro, for garnish

Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

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Enjoy grilling Elote (Mexican Street Corn) with this easy recipe! Perfect for gatherings or meal prep—give it a try today!

Author: Bellamy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: Serves 8
Category: Side Dish
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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8 ears corn
1 tablespoon neutral oil (grapeseed, vegetable, or sunflower)
1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese or feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Lime wedges, for serving
Cilantro, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat your grill to medium-high.
Shuck the corn, keeping husks attached for easy handling.
Rub each corn cob with oil and place on a baking sheet.
In a bowl, mix sour cream (or crema), mayonnaise, cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
Grill corn for 12-15 minutes until charred, turning occasionally.
Coat grilled corn with the sauce mixture and finish with lime juice and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 100g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 15mg

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