Description
Craving a bite of summer? This authentic Mexican street corn recipe (elotes) is smoky, creamy, spicy, and easy to grill at home.
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces of fresh corn (husks removed)
- 1/2 cup (1.2dl) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija (1.2dl) cheese, crumbled (or Parmesan as a substitute)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder (or Tajín for a tangy twist)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Salt to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers (optional, for handling)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using charcoal, let it burn until hot embers form.
- Grill the corn directly over the heat, turning occasionally, until golden brown with char marks (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
- Spread mayonnaise evenly over each ear while still warm.
- Generously sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese.
- Dust with chili powder or Tajín, to taste.
- Serve with fresh lime wedges, and if desired, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 corn
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg