Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Delight in the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, featuring charred corn topped with creamy mayonnaise, cheese, and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the corn and cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl while the corn is cooking.
- Drain the corn and cool slightly once cooked.
- Brush the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle with cotija cheese and additional chili powder, if desired.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
Always check ingredient labels for gluten-free certification to ensure safety for those with gluten sensitivities.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://www.glutenfreez.com/mexican-street-corn/