Elote Recipe (Authentic Mexican Corn)
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this easy Elote Recipe (Authentic Mexican Corn). This delightful dish, often found at street fairs in Mexico, combines the sweetness of fresh corn with creamy mayonnaise, crumbly cotija cheese, zesty lime, and a hint of spice from chili powder and hot sauce. Perfect for backyard barbecues or cozy dinners, elotes are not just a meal; they’re an experience that brings people together around the table. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can transport your taste buds to a bustling Mexican market right from your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 ears of fresh corn
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta/queso fresco)
- 1 lime, quartered
- Hot sauce (to taste)
- Chili powder (such as Tajin or ancho chile)
- Wooden sticks
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Shuck and clean the corn.
- Boil the corn for about 5 minutes until tender yet firm. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Insert wooden sticks into each ear of corn.
- Generously coat each ear with mayonnaise using a basting brush.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese over the mayo-coated corn while pressing gently to adhere.
- Squeeze lime juice over each ear for brightness.
- Drizzle hot sauce and sprinkle chili powder to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg