Mexican Street Corn
Mexican Street Corn, also known as Elotes, feature grilled corn coated in a creamy mayo mixture and topped with Cotija cheese and cilantro. A fun and easy appetizer or side dish for summer!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 201kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn raw, husked.
- 1 tablespoon butter melted.
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Chile powder
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice plus extra wedges for serving
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija Cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Melt the butter and brush each ear of corn with the butter.
- Place each ear of corn on the grill grates and allow to cook for a few minutes.
- Turn the corn once it’s a little charred and char the other sides as well. Keep a close eye on the corn as it can burn quickly.
- Add the mayo, sour cream, chili powder and lime juice to a small bowl and mix.
- Once the corn is properly charred, remove the corn to a platter.
- Slather the corn with mayo/sour cream mixture, sprinkle Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with an additional lime wedge!
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 411IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 0.2mg