Description
Grilled Mexican Street Corn, also known as Elotes, is a flavorful and creamy grilled corn on the cob topped with a zesty sauce made from Mexican crema, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, and lime, finished with crumbly cotija cheese and a touch of smoky chipotle pepper. This delicious summer treat is perfect as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Corn and Sauce
- 6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup minced cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons lime zest, from one lime
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, from one lime
Toppings
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill: Once the grill is hot, clean the grates thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking of the corn.
- Make the Sauce: Meanwhile, whisk together the Mexican crema, mayonnaise, minced cilantro, garlic, ground chipotle pepper, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl. Taste the sauce and season with salt if needed. Set aside for flavors to blend.
- Grill the Corn: Place the husked ears of corn directly onto the hot grill grates. Grill each ear for about 3 minutes without moving them, until the kernels become golden brown and start to char. Turn the corn over and repeat this process until all sides are nicely browned and slightly charred. Remove from grill and place on a serving plate.
- Coat and Garnish: Using a brush or the back of a spoon, generously coat each ear of grilled corn with the prepared crema sauce. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese evenly over each ear. For an extra kick, sprinkle additional chipotle pepper if desired.
- Serve: Serve the Elotes immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top. Enjoy this classic, creamy, smoky Mexican street food!
Notes
- Use Mexican crema for authentic flavor, but sour cream works as a great substitute.
- Adjust chipotle pepper to your preferred level of smokiness and heat.
- Grilling the corn gives it a smoky charred flavor that enhances the dish—avoid boiling or steaming for best results.
- For a vegetarian version, ensure that the cotija cheese used is derived from vegetarian sources.
- Serve immediately as the sauce and cheese are best enjoyed fresh and warm from the grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 197 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 219 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
