Elote Recipe

Make Mexican street corn (elote) at home in minutes! Smothered in crema, cotija, chili, and lime for a bold flavor everyone loves.

Course Appetizer or snack, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword elote, elote recipe, elotes, mexican street corn

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 299kcal

In a bowl, mix together the Mexican crema dressing ingredients. Combine ⅓ cup sour cream, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 peeled and crushed garlic clove (or 1 teaspoon garlic paste), lime zest from 1 lime, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ⅛ cup chopped cilantro (about half of your ¼ cup).
Grill 4 sweet corn without the husks on a grill, over high heat. Turn regularly for about 10 minutes until they begin to char.
Take the corn off the grill and brush with the crema dressing all over.
Finally, sprinkle ½ cup cotija cheese, lime juice from 1 lime, and your remaining cilantro over the top, and serve!

1. How to Grill Corn on the Cob WITHOUT Husks: If you're not sure how to grill corn on the cob without husks, it really is as simple as brushing a hot grill with oil, then placing the corn on the grill and turning it regularly. You don't need to take any extra steps to grill corn on the cob without husks.
2. Roast Corn in the Oven: Wrap the corn on the cob in aluminum foil and bake them in the oven at 425° for approximately 20 minutes.
3. Make sure to let the corn cool before proceeding with the recipe as it will be very hot.