Mexican Elote Recipe for 4 People
Ingredients:
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions:
- Grill the Corn:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the husked corn directly on the grill grates.
- Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until it’s cooked and lightly charred on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the Toppings:
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sour cream or Mexican crema.
- Crumble the cotija cheese (or feta cheese) and chop the fresh cilantro.
- Cut the lime into wedges for serving.
- Assemble the Elote:
- Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill and let it cool slightly.
- Brush each ear of corn with the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture, coating it evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese) generously over the corn.
- Sprinkle chili powder over the corn for a spicy kick.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve:
- Serve the elote immediately with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy the delicious flavors of Mexican street corn!
Optional:
- You can also sprinkle some additional chili powder or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Feel free to adjust the toppings according to your taste preferences.
Delight in the irresistible flavors of Mexican Elote for 4 people!