ELOTE - MEXICAN STREET CORN

 

Grilled corn tossed with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime (zest and juice) and spices in this delicious side dish that makes you think back to those street carts (without the Mayo sitting out all day 😉)

 

Prep Time – 10 min.       Cook Time – 10 min.     Total Time – 20 min.

Servings: 6 servings

 

INGREDIENTS

6 ears fresh corn on the cob husked

Vegetable oil

2-3 Tbsp mayonnaise

2-3 Tbsp sour cream

1 Tbsp Cholula

1 Tbsp lime juice

½ Lime zest

1 tsp chili powder*

Dash of cayenne pepper*

Salt and pepper to taste

*Can sub 2 tsp. taco or fajita seasoning for the spices

¼ cup crumbled queso fresco

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

 

DIRECTIONS

~Preheat grill for high heat. Brush 6 ears fresh corn on the cob with Vegetable oil. Grill corn, turning every 2-3 minutes, until slightly charred on all sides. Cool and cut corn kernels off cob.

~In a medium bowl, combine 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2-3 tablespoons sour cream,1 tablespoon lime juice, lime zest, 1 teaspoon chili powder and Dash of cayenne pepper. Season with Salt and pepper, to taste.  

~Fold in corn kernels.

~Garnish with ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco and ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro.

 

NOTES:

Produce: fresh corn, fresh cilantro – frozen or canned corn will work in a pinch, brown in a pan first

Vegetable oil – olive oil works too, but it has a lower smoke point and may not be the best choice for grilling

Mayonnaise – regular or low fat

Sour cream – regular or low fat

Lime - juice and zest

Spices: chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Taco or Fajita seasoning works great also

Queso fresco – feta or cotija cheese will also work

DO I NEED TO USE FRESH CORN?

No, you can use drained canned corn or thawed frozen corn. You won’t be able to grill it, but you can roast it in the oven or char it in a cast iron skillet.

CAN I MAKE STREET CORN AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes. Just reheat it in the microwave before serving.

WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE A GRILL?

The best way to get a good char on your corn without a grill is by using a cast iron skillet on the stove top or using the broiler in your oven. Grill or not…make sure to keep an eye on your corn. You want to use high heat, so you get a nice char, but it can burn quickly, so be careful and turn it often!