Learn how to make delicious Elote, a popular Mexican street corn dish. This recipe guides you through preparing creamy, tangy, and flavorful corn, perfect for any occasion.
Author:Ethan Fleetwood
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Side Dish
Method:Grilling or Boiling
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
4 ears of corn, husked
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt to taste
Optional: Tajin seasoning for garnish
Instructions
Cook the corn: Grill, boil, or roast the corn until tender.
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
Coat the corn: Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
Add toppings: Sprinkle generously with cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
Serve: Garnish with Tajin seasoning if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mayonnaise mixture.
If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta cheese can be used as a substitute.
Ensure the corn is cooked to your preferred tenderness before applying the toppings.