Grilled Mexican Corn (Elote)
Authentic Mexican street corn slathered with creamy, tangy sauce and sprinkled with chili powder and cheese – a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and sweet flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of Corn on the Cob:
- Oil (as needed)
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Mexican Crema (or sour cream)
- 1 Lime (zested and juiced)
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)
- Tajín Chili Lime Seasoning (or chili powder)
- (optional) Cilantro (chopped)
- (optional) Lime Wedges
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- Grill corn, turning occasionally, until charred in spots (about 10 minutes total).
- In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic (if using).
- Spread creamy mixture evenly over hot grilled corn.
- Sprinkle generously with cotija cheese.
- Dust with chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne (if using).
- Squeeze lime juice over corn and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
Notes
- No grill? Use broiler – place corn on baking sheet 6 inches from heat
- Vegan option: Use vegan mayo, sour cream, and cheese substitutes
- For easier eating: Cut corn into smaller pieces after grilling
- Extra creamy version: Double the sauce mixture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/grilled-mexican-corn-elote/
