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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

A delightful dish featuring grilled corn topped with creamy mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime, and chili powder.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Grill the corn on medium-high heat until charred and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, chili powder, lime juice, and salt.
  3. Once the corn is grilled, spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
  4. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the corn.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve fresh off the grill and provide extra lime wedges for added zing.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ear
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: Mexican street corn, elote, grilled corn, summer recipe, barbecue side dish