Description
Homemade Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer fairs to your kitchen. Grilled corn on the cob is generously slathered in a creamy sauce made from mayonnaise and lime juice, then topped with crumbled Cotija cheese and a sprinkle of chili powder. The result? A delightful explosion of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (plus more for topping)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Shuck the corn, removing silks and rough ends.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and half of the Cotija cheese.
- While warm, coat each ear of corn with the sauce mixture.
- Top with remaining Cotija cheese, extra chili powder, and cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg