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4.60 from 15 votes

Classic Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

A classic Mexican street food, this corn on the cob is charred on the grill, then slathered in mayo, and topped with tangy Cotija cheese, chili powder and cilantro. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Cheese, corn, Mayonnaise
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ears of sweet corn husks removed
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or paprika
  • Fresh lime wedges
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Grill the corn on the barbecue or boil until tender. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Slather with mayo. Sprinkle on the cotija cheese, cilantro and chili powder. Finish with a spritz of lime. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg