Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Mexican street food with this Elote Mexican Grilled Corn recipe. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a flavorful side dish any time of the year, this dish features grilled corn coated in a creamy, tangy mixture, topped with cheese and spices.
Ingredients
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Corn:
- 4 ears of fresh corn (husks removed)
Mayo Mixture:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- salt to taste
Toppings:
- ½ cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Corn: Grill the corn for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred.
- Prepare Mayo Mixture: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Coat the Corn: Brush the grilled corn with the mayo mixture.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle cotija cheese, chili powder, and cilantro on the corn.
- Serve: Garnish with lime wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- For a smoky twist, add smoked paprika to the chili powder.
- You can use feta cheese if cotija is not available.
- Best served fresh off the grill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
