Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Name: Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 cobs of corn (shucked); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream); 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cojita cheese (or queso fresco); smoked paprika (or chili powder); cilantro (for garnish); lime juice (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:40min

This Mexican Street Corn Recipe (Elote) is made with fresh corn on the cob smothered with a creamy sauce and sprinkled with cheese, chili powder, and cilantro. It's quick and easy to make, and it makes an excellent side dish for a fun summer meal!

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:04:11 GMT