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Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)

Learn how to make Mexican corn on the cob with this simple grilled corn side dish recipe! Elote corn is a tasty grilled Mexican street corn recipe perfect for anytime.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn husked
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream (or Greek yogurt or Mexican crema)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese or queso fresco crumbled
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 4 lime wedges

Instructions

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  1. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Brush grill grate with oil.
  2. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes. 
  3. While corn is cooking, mix sour cream and mayonnaise together in a small bowl until well combined. Place butter in a separate bowl and melt. In another small bowl combine chili powder and cayenne pepper. Set all three bowls aside.
  4. Remove from the grill and immediately brush with melted butter, then spread each evenly with the sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and chili mixture. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • If you have leftovers, remove the corn kernels from the cobs with a sharp knife and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
  • Cotija cheese or queso fresco is available in the cheese section of most grocery stores. Feta cheese can be used as a last resort if you can't find cotija or queso fresco

Nutrition Information

Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 200mg (8%) Potassium 256mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 595IU (12%) Vitamin C 6.7mg (7%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

% Daily Value*

Calories 195kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 200mg 8%
Potassium 256mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 595IU 12%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 7%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.