Description
Discover this delicious Elote Recipe that’s quick and easy! Perfectly grilled corn topped with creamy goodness awaits – try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 corn on the cob (shucked)
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- Zest of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the crema dressing by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lime zest, chili powder, paprika, and half of the cilantro in a bowl until well combined.
- Preheat your grill to high heat. Grill the shucked corn for about 10 minutes, turning regularly until charred.
- Remove the corn using tongs and brush generously with the crema dressing.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese on top and squeeze fresh lime juice over each ear. Garnish with remaining cilantro and serve immediately alongside lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approx. 125g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Fresh corn enhances sweetness; choose ears with bright green husks. Adjust spices to your heat preference for a personalized touch. Explore toppings like diced avocado or jalapeños for added flavor.