Description
Experience the mouthwatering flavor of Elote, grilled Mexican street corn topped with cotija cheese and chili lime. Perfect for quick dinners or gatherings, this recipe combines simple ingredients for an unforgettable taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ medium lime)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
- ½ teaspoon cayenne, divided (or chili powder)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water over high heat. Add the corn and let it cook for 5 minutes until tender and bright yellow. Remove the corn and allow it to cool on a plate.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Using a brush or spoon, apply melted butter all over the corn, then generously spread the mayonnaise mixture on each ear of corn.
- Top each ear with crumbled cotija cheese, the remaining cayenne pepper, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, grill the corn on a barbecue after boiling for a smoky taste.
Adjust the cayenne pepper to taste if you prefer a milder spice level.
Fresh lime juice can enhance the flavor—use real lime instead of bottled juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 259
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 573mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg