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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)


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  • Author: seliane
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and creamy Mexican street food, featuring grilled corn slathered with mayonnaise, lime, and cotija cheese, topped with a sprinkle of tajin.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cobs sweet corn (peeled)
  • 3 tbsps. butter (melted)
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese (grated)
  • Chopped cilantro (optional for garnishing)
  • Tajin spice (for garnishing, optional)
  • ¾ tsp. tajin spice
  • 3 tbsps. mayo
  • 3 tbsps. Mexican style cream
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • 2 tbsps. chopped cilantro
  • ½ whole lime (juiced, about 1 tablespoon)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  2. Mix together the sauce ingredients and set it in the fridge until you are ready for it.
  3. Melt the butter and brush the corn cobs with it.
  4. Wrap each corn cob in aluminum foil wrap.
  5. Grill for about 15-18 minutes until cobs are blistered, flipping them around every 3-5 minutes or so.
  6. Remove from the grill and unwrap.
  7. Add the cobs to a plate and let them cool for a few minutes.
  8. Brush the sauce mixture on the corn cobs.
  9. Top with cotija cheese, some more tajin sauce, and chopped parsley.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Use fresh corn for the best flavor and adjust spice levels to your preference. Serve with lime wedges for extra brightness.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cob
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg