Mexican street corn

Ah yes—Mexican street corn (Elote) 🌽🔥
Smoky, creamy, tangy, and just a little spicy. It’s one of those foods people cannot stop eating.

Classic Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Ingredients

• Corn on the cob (fresh is best)

• Mayonnaise

• Sour cream or Mexican crema

• Cotija cheese (crumbled)
  (feta works if you can’t find cotija)

• Lime (juice + wedges)

• Chili powder or Tajín

• Salt

• Chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the corn

   • Grill over medium-high heat, turning until lightly charred
     (or roast/broil if no grill)

2. Mix the sauce

   • ½ cup mayo

   • ¼ cup sour cream or crema

   • 1–2 tbsp lime juice

   • Pinch of salt

3. Assemble

   • Brush or spoon sauce all over hot corn

   • Sprinkle generously with cotija

   • Dust with chili powder or Tajín

4. Finish

   • Squeeze fresh lime on top

   • Add cilantro if using

Why It’s Addictive

• Hot corn melts the creamy sauce

• Tangy lime + salty cheese = perfect balance

• Smoky char + chili heat keeps you reaching for another bite

Easy Variations

• Elote Cups (Esquites): Cut kernels off the cob and mix everything in a bowl

• Spicy: Add hot sauce or chipotle powder

• Extra cheesy: Mix some cheese into the sauce

• Butter boost: Brush corn with butter before saucing

If you want, I can give you a 5-minute skillet version, an air-fryer method, or a street-style elote bowl that’s perfect as a side or taco filling