Description
Learn how to make delicious grilled elote, also known as Mexican street corn. This recipe will guide you through achieving perfectly charred kernels and a flavorful, creamy coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the corn with olive oil.
- Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and slightly charred, about 8-10 minutes.
- While the corn is grilling, mix together the mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, cilantro, and chili powder in a small bowl. Season with salt.
- Once the corn is grilled, carefully spread the mayonnaise mixture over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle with additional cotija cheese and cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra char, you can place the corn directly over the hottest part of the grill.
- If you don’t have cotija cheese, you can substitute with crumbled feta cheese.
- Adjust the chili powder to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 calories (will vary based on exact ingredients and quantities)
- Sugar: Approximately 8-10g
- Sodium: Approximately 300-400mg
- Fat: Approximately 18-22g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 13-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20-25g
- Fiber: Approximately 3-4g
- Protein: Approximately 6-8g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 15-20mg