Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Elote (Mexican Street Corn) Food Truck and Street Food Recipes

Login to Save
The Messy Cook by Dale
The Messy Cook by Dale
20 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow The Messy Cook by Dale to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Elote

Cultural Context

Elote is a popular street food in Mexico, often enjoyed at fairs and markets. It reflects the country's vibrant culinary culture, combining simple ingredients to create a flavorful dish. The tradition of serving corn on the cob with various toppings has been passed down through generations, making it a beloved snack for locals and visitors alike.

MexicanMXside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 ears corn on the cob
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in fat, while parmesan is often more affordable.

1

Grill the corn on the cob until charred and tender.

2

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with lime juice and chili powder.

3

Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the grilled corn.

4

Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese generously on top.

5

Add a pinch of salt to taste.

6

Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixingspreading

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Mexican Street CornElote Asado
Local Name: Elote

More Elote Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Mexican Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)