Description
Grilled corn elote is a vibrant and delectable dish that brings together the smoky sweetness of charred corn with a creamy, zesty topping. Perfect for summer barbecues or family gatherings, this recipe combines fresh ingredients to create a delightful flavor explosion in every bite. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, grilled corn elote is sure to impress your guests and become a new favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F or 200°C).
- Remove husks and silk from the corn cobs, trimming any broken ends.
- Grill the corn directly on the grates for 10-15 minutes, rotating occasionally until lightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and half of the cotija cheese until smooth.
- Remove corn from the grill and generously coat with the topping mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining cotija cheese and chopped cilantro on top before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of grilled corn elote (110g)
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg