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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

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  • Author: zoe
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful Mexican street food made with grilled corn, creamy toppings, and zesty flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cobs sweet corn (peeled)
  • 3 tbsps. butter (melted)
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese (grated)
  • Chopped cilantro (optional for garnishing)
  • Tajin spice (for garnishing, optional)
  • ¾ tsp. tajin spice
  • 3 tbsps. mayo
  • 3 tbsps. Mexican style cream
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • 2 tbsps. chopped cilantro
  • ½ whole lime (juiced, about 1 tablespoon)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  2. Mix together the sauce ingredients and set it in the fridge until you are ready for it.
  3. Melt the butter and brush the corn cobs with it.
  4. Wrap in aluminum foil wrap and grill for about 15-18 minutes until cobs are blistered, flipping them around every 3-5 minutes or so.
  5. Remove from grill and unwrap.
  6. Add to a plate and let the cobs cool for a few minutes.
  7. Brush the sauce mixture on them.
  8. Top with cotija cheese, some more tajin spice, and chopped cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh corn and don’t overcook to maintain a tender texture.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cob
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg