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Elotes Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)
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Elote Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)

This elote recipe makes the best Mexican street corn with grilled corn on the cob slathered with mayonnaise, lime juice, spices and crumbly white cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chili powder, corn on the cob, mayonnaise, spicy
Servings: 4
Calories: 322kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn on the cob shucked
  • 1 large lime sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon ancho powder
  • 1 teaspoon guajillo powder or use your favorite chili powder blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup crumbly white cheese use Cotija, queso fresco, feta cheese, or similar
  • For Serving. Fresh chopped cilantro hot sauce, spicy red chili flakes.

Instructions

  • Heat a grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Grill the corn for 10 minutes, flipping often, or until lightly charred and golden in color.
  • Cool the corn slightly, pierce the ends with a wooden skewer (if desired for easier eating).
  • Rub each with fresh lime juice, squeezing out the juice as you go.
  • Slather each ear with mayonnaise, then sprinkle with seasonings.
  • Roll the corn in crumbly white cheese.
  • Sprinkle on chopped cilantro and serve with hot sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 614IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg