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Elote with Mayonnaise – fresh sweetcorn served with mayonnaise, cheese, and sour cream
Traditional street corn with a rich mayonnaise coating

Classic elote with mayonnaise

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Side Dishes
In the evening hours on the streets of Mexico City, fragrant, smoky corn appears on every corner. It's not just a side dish, but a complex flavour experience: sweet corn meeting salty cheese, creamy mayonnaise, and acidic lime. The secret lies in the layering: the fat carries the flavours, the cheese adds texture, and the citrus refreshes the whole.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Griddle pan or garden BBQ (for the smoky flavour)
  • Pastry brush
  • Grater (for the cheese)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Mustard

Instructions

1 ✓

Cook the cleaned corn cobs on a hot grill or in a griddle pan. Turn them often until the kernels turn from yellow to a darker golden colour and black, charred spots appear in places.

Tip: Charring is not a mistake, but the goal: the heat caramelises the sugars in the corn, giving it a deeper flavour (Maillard reaction).
2 ✓

Mix the mayonnaise with the sour cream in a small bowl. Generously brush the still-hot corn with this mixture to cover it everywhere.

Tip: On the hot surface, the fat melts slightly, allowing it to seep better between the kernels, intensifying the flavours (solubility).
3 ✓

Roll the coated cobs in the crumbled cheese, or sprinkle richly on all sides. Finally, dust with chilli powder and squeeze fresh lime juice over them just before eating.

Tip: The acidity of the lime counterbalances the richness of the mayonnaise and cheese, so the dish doesn't feel heavy (flavour balance).

Recipe FAQ

Why isn't the cheese sticking?
You probably used too little mayonnaise, or the corn was too wet. The mayonnaise is the 'glue' here.
Can I use tinned corn?
In this recipe, the cob is essential for the eating experience. In an emergency, you can pan-fry drained tinned corn.

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Sweetcorn cobs (cleaned)
  • 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 4 tbsp Sour cream
  • 100 g Cotija cheese or Feta (finely crumbled)
  • 1 tsp Chilli powder (e.g. Tajín or mild chilli)
  • 1 whole Lime