Elote Recipe
A popular Mexican dish consisting of corn on the cob, slathered with a creamy sauce, sprinkled with crumbled Cotija cheese and chili powder. Served with wedges of fresh limes.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Corn
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the corn on the cob and boil for about 5-7 minutes, or until the corn is tender. Remove the corn from the water and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Make the Sauce
In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- 3
Prepare the Cotija Cheese
Crumble the Cotija cheese into small pieces and set aside.
Assembly
- 4
Coat the Corn
Once the corn has cooled enough to handle, use a brush or your hands to generously slather the creamy sauce mixture all over each ear of corn.
- 5
Add Cheese and Spice
Sprinkle the crumbled Cotija cheese evenly over the coated corn, followed by a sprinkle of chili powder. Adjust the amounts to your taste.
- 6
Serve
Cut the fresh limes into wedges and serve alongside the elote. Enjoy immediately while the corn is warm!
