Description
Enjoy Elote, a classic grilled Mexican street corn recipe that’s bursting with flavor. With simple ingredients like cotija cheese and chili lime, it’s perfect for quick lunches or festive gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe lets you whip up a delicious side dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
- ½ teaspoon cayenne, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water over high heat and add the corn cooking for 5 minutes, until tender and bright yellow. Remove and let it cool on a plate.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne.
- Brush or spoon melted butter on all sides of the corn, then coat generously with the mayonnaise mixture.
- Top each ear of corn with crumbled cotija cheese, remaining cayenne, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
For added flavor, grill the corn instead of boiling for a smoky taste.
Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne based on your spice preference.
Serve immediately for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg