Description
Learn how to make delicious grilled elote, a popular Mexican street corn. This recipe guides you through grilling corn to perfection, adding flavorful toppings, and presenting a vibrant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s easy, fun, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, plus more for dusting
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the corn with olive oil and grill for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
- While the corn is grilling, mix together the mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- Once the corn is grilled, spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear.
- Sprinkle with a little extra chili powder and salt to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious grilled elote!
Notes
- For an extra smoky flavor, grill the corn until it has nice char marks.
- If you can’t find cotija cheese, feta cheese is a good substitute.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder and lime juice to your preference.
- This dish is best served fresh off the grill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: Approximately 250-300
- Sugar: Approximately 5-8g
- Sodium: Approximately 300-500mg
- Fat: Approximately 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15-18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 15-20g
- Fiber: Approximately 3-5g
- Protein: Approximately 5-7g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-30mg