Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
A vibrant and flavorful twist on traditional corn on the cob featuring creamy toppings, tangy lime, and a delightful kick of Tajin seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ears of corn (remove husks)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or as desired)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (or equal parts if you use more mayo)
- 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning (or more as desired)
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Boil the corn in a large pot of salted water for 10 minutes.
- Cool and skewer each ear of corn.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
- Coat the corn with the mayonnaise mixture.
- Sprinkle Tajin seasoning over each corn ear.
- Add cotija cheese on top of the corn.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, try grilling the corn instead of boiling.
Find it online: https://www.cookiva.net/savoring-mexican-street-corn-recipe/