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Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Elote is Mexican street corn on the cob, our very favorite way of eating corn! This recipe slathers grilled corn in a garlicky mayonnaise and rolls the sweet corn on the cob in cotija then sprinkled with lime juice and chili powder. Elote is a hit at every BBQ and is the perfect side dish for grilled meat or tacos!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Yield:6

Equipment

  • grill

Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn shucked
  • ¼ cup butter melted, optional
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup powdered style cotija cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • kosher salt
  • 2 limes cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Combine mayonnaise, garlic, and the juice of ¼ lime in small bowl. Mix until well combined, set to the side. Spread cheese on a plate and set aside.
  • Brush grill grate with vegetable oil and heat grill to high. Grill corn. Turn occasionally until cooked and lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
  • Immediately brush the corn with butter, if using, then the mayonnaise. Roll corn in cotija cheese. Sprinkle with chili powder, salt, and cilantro. Squeeze lime over corn and serve immediately, with more lime wedges.

Notes

  • Seasoning: Can use Tajín instead of chili powder and lime juice.
  • Cheese: Use powdered parmesan cheese if you can't find powdered cotija.
 
Recipe yields 6 ears of corn. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines, and reflect information for one ear of corn. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific types and brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1ear of corn | Calories: 238cal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 44mg | Total Carbs: 4g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 3g | Vitamin A: 501IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
Recipe By:Cheryl Malik