Mexican Elote (Grilled Corn with Mayonnaise and Chili)

Name: Mexican Elote (Grilled Corn with Mayonnaise and Chili)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ears Corn on the cob; 120 ml Mayonnaise; 60 g Crumbled Cotija cheese; 10 g Chili powder (Ancho or regular); 1 piece Lime (for juice and wedges); 10 g Fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 g Salt; 1 g Black pepper; 15 ml Olive oil

Difficulty

easy

Time

30m

Price Category

cheap

Calories

Medium

Elote, or Mexican street corn, is a flavorful and popular dish that's a perfect addition to any summer barbecue or picnic. Freshly grilled sweet corn is topped with creamy mayonnaise, spicy chili powder, salty Cotija cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. This simple yet explosively flavorful dish is guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. Make this vibrant Mexican classic at home and bring the fiesta atmosphere to your table!

ingredients

4 Servings

4 ears Corn on the cob120 ml Mayonnaise60 g Crumbled Cotija cheese10 g Chili powder (Ancho or regular)1 piece Lime (for juice and wedges)10 g Fresh cilantro, chopped3 g Salt1 g Black pepper15 ml Olive oil

Steps

Prepare Corn

Brush the corn cobs with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.

Grill Corn

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred.

Prepare Topping

While the corn is grilling, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili powder, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Assemble Elote

Once the corn is grilled, spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each cob. Sprinkle generously with crumbled Cotija cheese and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

Extra Tips

► For extra flavor, char the corn slightly on the grill.

► If Cotija cheese is unavailable, use crumbled feta cheese as a substitute.

► Adjust the amount of chili powder to your spice preference.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 220 g
Calories	180 kcal	396 kcal
Protein	5 g	11 g
Fat	12 g	26 g
Carbohydrate	14 g	31 g
Fiber	2 g	4 g
Sugar	4 g	9 g