Description
Enjoy delicious Grilled Elote (Mexican Street Corn) topped with creamy sauce and cheese. Try this easy recipe today for a perfect summer side dish!
Ingredients
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- 4 ears of fresh sweet corn
- Β½ cup mayonnaise
- Β½ cup Mexican crema
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- Β½ cup cotija cheese
- Β½ cup cilantro
- 2 tbsp chili lime seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat (about 350Β°F).
- Soak the corn in water for 10-15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Mexican crema, and lime juice; refrigerate until serving.
- Grill the soaked corn away from direct heat for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Remove husks and silk, then wrap one husk around each ear as a handle.
- Drizzle avocado oil over the corn and grill on direct heat, rotating every minute until charred.
- Coat with the creamy sauce and top with cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, and chili lime seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use fresh corn for the best flavor. Soaking prevents burning and ensures juicy kernels. Customize with additional toppings like hot sauce or diced jalapeΓ±os for an extra kick.