Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Recipe

Mexican street corn recipe made with grilled corn, creamy garlic-lime sauce, feta, Tajín, and fresh lime. Easy and so flavorful!

Recipe Source Link:https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/mexican-street-corn-recipe/

---

« Go back Print this recipe »

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For the corn

• 2 fresh corn cobs, husks removed
• 2 teaspoon butter, for brushing after grilling

» For the creamy sauce

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sour cream or Mexican crema
• ½ small garlic clove, finely grated
• 1½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ? teaspoon smoked paprika
• Pinch of salt

» For topping

• 3-4 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese or grated feta
• 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Tajín, or extra chili powder
• 2 lime wedges, for serving

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How To Make Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

1. Remove the husks and as much corn silk as possible.
2. Quickly rinse the corn to remove stubborn silk and debris. Pat the corn completely dry with a clean kitchen towel.
3. Make the creamy garlic-lime sauce by combining mayonnaise, sour cream or Mexican crema, grated garlic, fresh lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika and salt.
4. Grill the corn **directly over medium-high heat**, with no oil or butter, for about 8-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes.
5. Grill until tender with browned and charred spots.
6. Remove from the grill and immediately brush the hot corn with melted butter. Generously coat the hot corn with the creamy garlic-lime sauce.
7. Top with grated feta in my filmed version, or cotija traditionally, plus cilantro and Tajín.
8. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.

RECIPE NOTES

1. Greek yogurt can replace some or all of the mayo for a lighter version.
2. Dry/direct grilling without butter helps develop better browning and smoky char.
3. Butter is added after grilling for a rich finish without interfering with the char.
4. Sour cream can replace Mexican crema.

NUTRITION (Per Serving)

Calories: 245kcal | Fat: 18.9g | Carbohydrates: 17.2g | Protein: 5.1g | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 5.6g | Sodium: 324.6mg

Nutritional information is meant to serve as a helpful guide and is approximate. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients and preparation.