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Elote-licious: the Best Mexican Street Corn

Elote-licious: The Best Mexican Street Corn

5 from 2 votes
Elote is a traditional Mexican street food that consists of grilled or roasted corn on the cob coated in chili powder, lime juice, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 131
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears fresh corn, husk removed
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonaise
  • 1/4 cup cilantro + 2 Tbsp for garnish finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1/3 cup cotija cheese crumbled, or queso fresco If you don't have cotija, it is ok to skip, but it is what makes it authentic. Parmesan just does not work
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne or chili powder for garnish

Equipment

  • Stainless Steel Kitchen Tongs

Method
 

  1. Mix, the sauces, garlic, and spices, and let sit
  2. Heat grill over medium-high heat and lightly grease the grill with oil. Insert each ear into the skewers. Grill the ears for about 7-10 minutes or until they are tender and charred on all sides.
  3. When done, take off grill and let cool for a few minutes
  4. Place crumbled cheese on a dinner plate. Prepare the ears one at a time, first sprinkle the Adobo on the ear, then coat it with the sauce, roll it on the plate with cheese, and finally sprinkle the chili powder, and cilantro garnish (optional). Repeat the with the remaining ears.
  5. Burn your mouth because it tastes so good, you can't wait to let it cool off.