How To Make The Best Elote Of Your Life (Or At Least This Summer)

Gluten Free
Health score
18%
How To Make The Best Elote Of Your Life (Or At Least This Summer)
40 min.
4
376kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your summer gatherings with a dish that bursts with flavor and authenticity? Look no further than this incredible elote recipe, a beloved Mexican street food that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Imagine tender corn on the cob, perfectly cooked and slathered in a creamy, spicy sauce that combines the smoky heat of chipotle with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon. This gluten-free delight is not just a side dish; it’s a main attraction that will impress your family and friends at any meal.

In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a batch of elote that serves four, making it the perfect addition to your lunch, dinner, or any festive occasion. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, this dish is as satisfying as it is delicious. The combination of rich sour cream, tangy Parmesan cheese, and fresh cilantro creates a mouthwatering experience that you won’t soon forget.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or simply craving a taste of summer, this elote recipe is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. So grab your ingredients, gather your loved ones, and get ready to indulge in the best elote of your life!

Ingredients

  • servings chili powder 
  • servings chipotle sauce 
  • servings chipotle sauce canned
  • servings regular corn 
  • servings cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • servings optional: lemon 
  • servings milk 
  • servings parmesan 
  • servings cream sour

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring the milk to a light boil, drop in the corn and let it cook, covered, for about 5 minutes or until the kernels are tender.
  2. Mix the sour cream with the chipotle, chipotle liquid and lemon juice. Stir together until blended.
  3. Remove the corn from the pot and pat down with a paper towel.Slather the corn in the sour cream mixture and parmesan cheese.
  4. Sprinkle the chili powder and cilantro for a final touch. More simple Mexican recipes on Food Republic:Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
  5. Mango-Tomatillo Guacamole
  6. Mexican Fried Chicken

Nutrition Facts

Calories376kcal
Protein22.64%
Fat44.6%
Carbs32.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.5
Glycemic Load
12.65
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
18.019565136536%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.5mg
Hesperetin
1.95mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:375.95kcal
18.8%
Fat:19.43g
29.9%
Saturated Fat:10.91g
68.16%
Carbohydrates:32.12g
10.71%
Net Carbohydrates:28.81g
10.48%
Sugar:17.03g
18.92%
Cholesterol:56.76mg
18.92%
Sodium:612.52mg
26.63%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.19g
44.39%
Calcium:678.24mg
67.82%
Phosphorus:530.22mg
53.02%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.63%
Vitamin A:1508.14IU
30.16%
Vitamin B12:1.7µg
28.38%
Vitamin D:2.83µg
18.89%
Potassium:625.64mg
17.88%
Selenium:12.42µg
17.74%
Vitamin B5:1.73mg
17.28%
Magnesium:67.27mg
16.82%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
16.79%
Zinc:2.43mg
16.22%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.35%
Fiber:3.31g
13.26%
Vitamin C:8.09mg
9.81%
Vitamin B3:1.88mg
9.42%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.11%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.19%
Iron:0.99mg
5.5%
Folate:21.92µg
5.48%
Vitamin K:4.15µg
3.96%
Copper:0.07mg
3.74%