Description
Enjoy a delicious and authentic Mexican street corn experience with this easy gluten-free elote recipe. Perfect for a flavorful side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Brush the corn with olive oil and grill or roast until lightly charred and tender, about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and lime juice until smooth.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the warm corn.
- Sprinkle the cotija cheese, cilantro, and chili powder over the top.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure your mayonnaise is gluten-free.
- Cotija cheese is naturally gluten-free.
- If you cannot find cotija cheese, a firm, salty cheese like feta can be substituted.
- Adjust chili powder to your spice preference.
- For an extra smoky flavor, grill the corn over charcoal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg