This recipe creates a creamy, zesty Mexican street corn sauce, perfect for elote and other dishes. It’s a quick and easy way to add authentic flavor to your meals.
Author:Jen Rwanda
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Yield:Approximately 1.75 cups
Category:Sauce
Method:No-Cook
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated cotija cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
If cotija cheese is unavailable, you can substitute with crumbled feta cheese.
This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.