5 from 3 votes
Elote Recipe
Corn on the cob gets a delicious upgrade that's fresh, flavorful, and perfect for summer with this Elote Recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
204 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 corn husks removed, ears
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped, fresh
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place corn on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and charred in spots.
- While the corn is grilling, in a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and lime juice.
- Remove corn from grill and brush each ear with the mayonnaise mixture. Then sprinkle with chili powder and cotija cheese.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the corn.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
214mg
(9%)
Potassium
278mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
308IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 308IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.