Mesmerizing Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)
A vibrant and flavorful take on Mexican Street Corn, featuring creamy toppings and a smoky grilled flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn (or substitute with 2 cans of corn, drained)
- ¼ cup Crema Mexican Agria Sour Cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed or finely minced)
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- ¼ cup cilantro (finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the corn on the grill and grill for approximately 12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes.
- Alternatively, heat the corn in a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil.
- In a bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Stir well.
- Slather the cheesy mixture generously on each cob and sprinkle with chipotle chili powder and additional Cotija cheese.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite cheeses or add more spice with jalapeños.