Description
Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, is a vibrant dish that brings the essence of Mexican street food right to your dining table. This delightful recipe combines sweet and savory flavors with creamy mayonnaise, zesty lime, and crumbled cotija cheese for an irresistible taste experience. Perfect for summer barbecues, cozy family dinners, or festive gatherings, this corn dish is sure to impress your guests. Its unique blend of ingredients creates a flavor explosion in every bite, making it a must-try addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce (to taste)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Bring 240 ml of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Add frozen corn and cover; simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha sauce, kosher salt, and lime salt.
- Drain the corn using a colander and return it to the saucepan to cool for 3 minutes.
- Fold the sauce mixture into the warm corn until evenly coated.
- Serve in cups topped with crumbled cotija cheese, cilantro, chili powder, and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Use fresh corn when in season for enhanced sweetness. Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of sriracha. Garnish generously with cilantro and chili powder for added freshness.