Description
A delicious recipe for Mexican Street Corn featuring grilled corn brushed with a creamy lime sauce, topped with cotija cheese and chili powder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, and salt.
- Once the corn is grilled, brush the mayo-lime sauce generously over the corn.
- Sprinkle the chili powder and cotija cheese over the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
Swap half the mayo for Greek yogurt for a healthier option. Use smoked paprika for a milder flavor. Serve with lime wedges and cold drinks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Elote, Grilled Corn, Side Dish, Vegetarian