Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Name: Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 ears of grilled corn on the cob; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice; ½ teaspoon chili powder, plus more for sprinkling; Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat); ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or a pinch of fine salt; 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) finely grated Cotija cheese*; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Learn how to make elote with this simple recipe! We'll top grilled corn on the cob with a tangy blend of mayonnaise, lime, chili powder, and finish it with a heavy sprinkle of Cotjia cheese and cilantro. Serve elote as a snack or appetizer, or as a side dish to any Mexican meal. Recipe yields 4 elotes; multiply as needed.

Updated at: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 22:36:38 GMT