Must-Try Gluten Free Elote in Under 30 Minutes
Enjoy a delicious and authentic Mexican street corn experience that is entirely gluten-free. This recipe offers a zesty and creamy alternative to traditional elote, perfect for everyone to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and slightly charred.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Once the corn is cool enough to handle, spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle generously with cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure your mayonnaise and sour cream are gluten-free.
- Cotija cheese is naturally gluten-free.
- For an extra smoky flavor, grill the corn over charcoal.
- Adjust chili powder and cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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