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Elote Corn

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A delicious elote corn recipe featuring grilled corn slathered in creamy sauce with lime and chili flavors.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword elote, grilled corn, summer recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 ears Fresh Corn on the Cob Choose plump, sweet ears for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use full-fat for creaminess.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust based on heat preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed for best taste.
  • 1/2 cup Queso Fresco Crumbled for topping.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped finely for even distribution.
  • to taste Salt Kosher salt recommended.
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground black pepper.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Gather fresh corn on the cob, mayonnaise, chili powder, lime juice, and queso fresco.
  • Husk the corn and rinse under cool water.
  • Cook the corn on a grill or in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  • Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder in a bowl to create the sauce.
  • Coat the cooked corn with the creamy sauce until well covered.

Notes

This elote corn recipe is easy to make and perfect for summer gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg