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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

This Mexican Street Corn also called Elote, is a delicious side dish for burgers or bbq. It is easy to prepare and is a crowd pleaser.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: corn, elote, Mexican Street Corn recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Debbie

Ingredients

  • 8 ears corn on the cob, grilled
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped and divided
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tajin may substitute chili powder or other spice of choice
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Grill the corn until lightly charred. You may also bake in a 400-degree oven.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 of the cilantro, paprika, Tajin, granulated garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  • In a pie dish or plate, mix the Parmesan cheese, remaining cilantro, and additional Tajin if desired.
  • Spoon the sour cream mixture over the cooked corn.
  • Roll the corn in the Parmesan mixture until well coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving