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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)


  • Author: mohamedsf573
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and flavorful grilled corn dish, topped with a creamy mayonnaise-lime mixture, crumbled cotija cheese, and chili powder.


Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and cooked through.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and lime juice.
  4. Once the corn is grilled, coat with the mayo-lime mixture.
  5. Sprinkle with chili powder, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
  6. Add salt to taste and serve warm.

Notes

Soak the corn in water for 30 minutes if grilling with husks to prevent burning. Customize toppings by incorporating avocado or sriracha for extra heat.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Elote, Grilled Corn, Summer Recipe