Grilled Mexican Street Corn
This is a delicious and easy to make recipe for grilled Mexican street corn, also known as Elote. It's a popular street food in Mexico and is loaded with flavor from the grilled corn, creamy mayo, tangy lime, and spicy chili powder.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt - To taste
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Cotija cheese - 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Lime - 1, cut into wedges
- Mayonnaise - 1/4 cup
- Corn - 4 ears, husked
Let's Get Started
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until it's cooked and slightly charred, about 10 minutes.
- Spread a layer of mayonnaise on each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle the chili powder and crumbled Cotija cheese evenly over the corn.
- Squeeze a lime wedge over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and salt to taste.
- Serve the corn immediately, with extra lime wedges on the side.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 27g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Sugar: 6g
