Elotes Recipe
Elotes (Mexican Street Corn) is a popular street food made with charred corn on the cob coated in creamy mayo and crema, sprinkled with Cotija cheese, seasoned with chili powder or Tajín, and finished with lime. It’s smoky, tangy, savory, and the perfect summer side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Boiling & Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, freshly grated (or queso fresco or parmesan)
- Chili powder or Tajín, to taste
- 1 lime, quartered
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Butter, melted (optional, for grilling)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add corn and cook for 10 minutes until tender. (Instant Pot option: cook corn on high pressure for 2 minutes, then quick release.)
- If desired, brush corn with melted butter and grill over medium heat until slightly charred.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and crema. Spread a thin layer over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and season with chili powder or Tajín.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve with lime wedges for squeezing on top.
- Enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
- Substitute Cotija with parmesan or feta if unavailable.
- Use sour cream instead of crema if needed.
- Try chipotle mayo for extra smoky heat.
- Cut kernels off the cob to make esquites (Mexican street corn cups).
- For dairy-free version, use vegan mayo and plant-based cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/elotes-recipe/
