Creamy Elote Style Street Corn Recipe with Cotija and Lime
A quick and easy creamy elote-style street corn with cotija cheese and lime, perfect for summer cookouts and backyard gatherings. This flavorful side dish combines smoky grilled corn with a tangy, cheesy sauce and a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Husk the corn and remove all silk. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain well. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Place corn on grill grates and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until evenly charred but not burnt.
- While corn grills, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning and thin with water if needed.
- Brush or spoon the creamy sauce generously over the grilled corn.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese evenly over the coated corn. Add chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately, optionally with extra lime wedges for squeezing.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lime juice and cotija cheese. If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan or broil the corn in the oven. To keep sauce spreadable after chilling, stir in a little lime juice or water. Vegan versions can be made with vegan mayo, dairy-free sour cream, and tofu seasoned with nutritional yeast instead of cotija.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn with s
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 6
Keywords: elote, street corn, cotija cheese, lime, summer recipe, grilled corn, creamy corn, Mexican street food