Learn how to make authentic Mexican street corn, also known as elote, with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for your next gathering or a tasty snack.
Author:Sasha Nguyen
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Side Dish
Method:Grilling/Boiling
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
4 ears of corn, husked
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
Optional: cayenne pepper for extra heat
Instructions
Grill or boil the corn until tender.
Spread mayonnaise evenly over each ear of corn.
Roll the corn in cotija cheese.
Sprinkle with cilantro and chili powder.
Drizzle with lime juice.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Cotija cheese can be substituted with feta cheese if unavailable.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper along with the chili powder.
Elote can also be prepared by grilling the corn after it’s been coated with mayonnaise and cheese.