Description
Roasted Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer. Grilled to perfection, each ear is slathered in a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, lime juice, and spices, then generously topped with crumbled Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. This delicious treat not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brings friends and family together for unforgettable gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Shuck the corn and rinse under cold water.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt until well combined.
- Once the corn is cool enough to handle, brush each ear generously with the mayo mixture.
- Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the coated corn.
- Serve immediately while warm; add extra lime juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg