5.0 from 75 votes
Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Grilled corn is rolled in a creamy blend of mayonnaise and spices, then sprinkled with cheese and a squirt of lime.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 323 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 corn on the cob
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream or crema
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro plus extra for serving
- ½ teaspoon ancho chile powder
- ½ cup cotija cheese or feta cheese
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- On a plate, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, chile powder, and cilantro.
- Brush corn with olive oil and season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Grill 8-12 minutes or until cooked and lightly browned.
- Roll or brush corn in the mayonnaise mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
- Serve with lime.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Leftover street corn can be covered and kept in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave, on the grill, or under the broiler.
Nutrition Information
Calories
323
(16%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
361mg
(15%)
Potassium
282mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
440IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
6.1mg
(7%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.