Authentic Elote Mexican Street Corn Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Snack
A quick and easy authentic Mexican street corn recipe with just five simple ingredients, delivering a smoky, creamy, tangy, and spicy flavor perfect for snacks or sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Mexican crema or sour cream
- ½ cup (60 g) cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Peel back the husks without removing them completely. Remove the silk threads, then fold the husks back into place. Trim the corn ends if needed to fit your grill or pan.
- Place the corn on a medium-high grill or grill pan. Turn every 2-3 minutes until kernels are tender and charred in spots, about 10-15 minutes.
- While the corn grills, combine mayonnaise, Mexican crema or sour cream, chili powder, and fresh lime juice in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Remove the corn from the grill and, while still warm, brush or spoon the mayo mixture generously all over each ear.
- Immediately sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the coated corn, pressing lightly to help it stick.
- Optionally, give the corn an extra squeeze of lime and a little extra chili powder for heat, then serve immediately.
Notes
If you don’t have a grill, roast corn in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 20 minutes, turning halfway. Mix the sauce fresh before serving to prevent separation. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Press cotija cheese gently to help it stick. Leftovers should be eaten within 24 hours and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
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