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Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

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Elote is Mexican street corn on the cob, our very favorite way of eating corn! This recipe slathers grilled corn in a garlicky mayonnaise and rolls the sweet corn on the cob in cotija then sprinkled with lime juice and chili powder. Elote is a hit at every BBQ and is the perfect side dish for grilled meat or tacos!
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 6

Equipment

  • grill

Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn (shucked)
  • ¼ cup butter (melted, optional)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ cup powdered style cotija cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ cup cilantro (finely chopped)
  • kosher salt
  • 2 limes (cut into wedges)

Instructions

  • Combine mayonnaise, garlic, and the juice of ¼ lime in small bowl. Mix until well combined, set to the side. Spread cheese on a plate and set aside.
  • Brush grill grate with vegetable oil and heat grill to high. Grill corn. Turn occasionally until cooked and lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
  • Immediately brush the corn with butter, if using, then the mayonnaise. Roll corn in cotija cheese. Sprinkle with chili powder, salt, and cilantro. Squeeze lime over corn and serve immediately, with more lime wedges.

Recipe Notes

  • Seasoning: Can use Tajín instead of chili powder and lime juice.
  • Cheese: Use powdered parmesan cheese if you can't find powdered cotija.
 
Recipe yields 6 ears of corn. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines, and reflect information for one ear of corn. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific types and brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1ear of cornCalories: 238calProtein: 2gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 332mgPotassium: 44mgTotal Carbs: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 3gVitamin A: 501IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
https://mylifeinbalancegroup.com/elote/