Elote
Elote is a very well Mexican street dish made of grilled corn on the cob covered in a creamy, tangy sauce, layered with crumbled cheese, and sprinkled with Tajín or chili powder.Typically served hot, it is seasoned with lime juice and occasionally cilantro.
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn (husked)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (or Tajín seasoning)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Grill The corn
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Place husked corn directly on the grill.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred all over.
Prepare The sauce
- In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream (or crema), lime juice, and a pinch of chili powder.
Assemble The elote
- Once corn is grilled, brush the sauce mixture generously over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the top.
- Dust with extra chili powder or Tajín to taste.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Serve
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.