Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Savor the flavors of grilled corn slathered in rich butter, tangy lime, and creamy toppings, all seasoned with a sprinkle of tajin spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Mix together the sauce ingredients and set it in the fridge until you are ready for it.
- Melt the butter and brush the corn cobs with it.
- Wrap in aluminum foil and grill for about 15-18 minutes until cobs are blistered, flipping them around every 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and unwrap the corn.
- Add to a plate and let the cobs cool for a few minutes.
- Brush the sauce mixture on them.
- Top with cotija cheese, some more tajin sauce, and chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Allow the corn to cool after grilling for better sauce adherence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cob
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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