Mexican Street Corn, also known as Elote, is a popular street food in Mexico that combines the flavors of sweet corn with a creamy, spicy, and tangy sauce, topped with cheese. Here’s an easy way to make it at home.
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn, husks removed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or Parmesan as a substitute)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for smoky flavor)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt to taste