Description
This Mexican Street Corn Bowl captures the irresistible flavors of traditional Elote in an easy-to-eat bowl. Juicy, charred corn kernels are coated in a creamy, tangy sauce made with mayo, lime, and chili powder, then sprinkled with salty cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Perfect for a quick snack, side dish, or even a light lunch, this recipe is full of vibrant flavors and textures that bring a little fiesta to your table anytime. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect way to enjoy the taste of Mexican street food at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or sour cream/Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta/queso fresco)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder (or smoked paprika)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until charred in spots (about 8-10 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss the warm corn kernels with the creamy sauce until evenly coated.
- Fold in cotija cheese and cilantro gently. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, lightly toast chili powder before adding to sauce.
- Add diced jalapeño for heat or diced avocado for creaminess.
- Best served warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side dish / Snack
- Method: Skillet grilling / stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg