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Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Charred corn slathered with crema, cheese and chili.

15 min4 serveseasy

Charred corn slathered with crema, cheese and chili. This Mexican veg is sized for 4 and comes together in about 15 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per servingestimated

50

kcal

2g

Protein

8g

Carbs

1g

Fat

veggrillsnack

Ingredients

  • corn4 cobs
  • mayo4 tbsp
  • crema4 tbsp
  • cotija0.5 cup
  • chili powder1 tsp
  • lime1
  • cilantro

Method

  1. 1

    Char corn over a flame or hot grill until spotty.

  2. 2

    Mix mayo and crema; brush thickly over each cob.

  3. 3

    Roll in cotija; dust with chili powder.

  4. 4

    Squeeze lime and scatter cilantro.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Elote (Mexican Street Corn) take to cook?
Total time is about 15 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Elote (Mexican Street Corn) vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are corn, mayo, crema.