Elote : Mexican Style Street Corn
Fresh corn on the cob is brightened with a creamy sauce, flavorful seasonings, and crumbled cheese. Inspired by the classic street food in Mexico, this corn is super easy to make at home!
Servings corn cobs
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob cooked and warm
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- ¼-½ teaspoons lime zest
- ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- tiny pinch kosher salt
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija Cheese* use fresh parmesan or queso fresco if you can't find Cotija
Instructions
- While corn is cooking, combine mayo, sour cream, lime zest and juice, cayenne pepper, chili powder and salt.
- Spread mixture on warm corn and then roll or sprinkle with cheese. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Cotija is similar to Parmesan cheese. It has awesome flavor and a great texture. You may have never noticed it before, but it's available in most regular grocery stores. It's often near the cream cheese/refrigerated cheeses. If for some reason you can't find it at your store, a latin market is sure to have it. You could also substitute Queso Fresco, or Parmesan.
- This dish is best eaten fresh. However, you can store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, just be aware the toppings may get mushy. Enjoy within 2-3 days.
- Leftover components can be stored separately in the refrigerator and used within 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1corn cob, Calories: 261kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 512mg, Potassium: 282mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 460IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 194mg, Iron: 1mg
Calories: 261kcal
Cost: $6
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