Mexican street corn, also known as elote, is a delicious and flavorful dish that’s easy to make. Here’s a simple recipe for making Mexican street corn at home:
Ingredients:
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the husked ears of corn directly on the grill grates and cook, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and lightly charred, about 8-10 minutes.
- While the corn is grilling, in a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sour cream (or Mexican crema) until well combined.
- Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the grill and allow it to cool slightly.
- Using a pastry brush or spoon, spread the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese) over the mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with chili powder.
- Garnish the corn with chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
- Squeeze lime juice over the corn just before eating, if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade Mexican street corn!
This Mexican street corn recipe is perfect for serving as a side dish at your next barbecue or as a tasty snack any time of year. It’s easy to make and bursting with flavor!