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Street Corn Recipe (Authentic Elote)

Make this street corn recipe for the best roasted corn on the cob! This authentic Mexican elote recipe is perfect for summer grilling.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn with husks
  • 2 limes cut in halves
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili seasoning
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema (See Note 1)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese (See Note 2)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, loosely packed
Mexican Cremas (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup Avocado Crema (if using, omit mayonnaise)
  • 1/2 cup Habanero Crema (if using, omit mayonnaise)
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Lime Crema (if using, omit mayonnaise)
  • 1/4 cup Chipotle Crema (if using, add 1/4 cup mayonnaise to thicken)

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder. Set aside.
  2. Mix together the Crema with the mayonnaise and cumin. Set aside. If using any of my flavored crema recipes, use 1/2 cup. If using the Habanero Crema, use 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup of mayonnaise to thicken.
  3. Preheat grill to 450°F. Peel back husks from corn and remove corn silk threads. Using a strip of corn husk, tie the folded back husks together. Wrap them with foil to not burn.
  4. Squeeze lime juice on ears of corn and season with spice mixture. Either grill as is or wrap husks back up and around corn and tie off (See Note 3).
  5. Grill for 3 minutes per side, or until slightly charred and cooked through.
  6. Allow grilled corn to cool slightly. Pull back husks if still on, and brush crema mixture all over corn. Roll each ear in crumbled cotija cheese to cover, gently pressing all over to adhere and sprinkle with chile powder and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

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  • Mexican Crema is a little more sour than plain sour cream and thinner in consistency. It also is saltier. Making homemade crema is easy, and I have 4 different flavored crema recipes: Avocado Crema, Cilantro Lime Crema, Habanero Crema or Chipotle Crema.
  • Cotija cheese is a hard white cheese that crumbles like feta cheese. It’s a cow’s milk cheese that's salty. Feta cheese is a good substitute.
  • I use a strip of the corn husk to tie the corn back together or use kitchen string soaked in a little water prior to tying.

Nutrition Information

Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 32.4g (11%) Protein 12.4g (25%) Fat 19.7g (30%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g Monounsaturated Fat 5.3g Cholesterol 56.9mg (19%) Sodium 879.6mg (37%) Fiber 3.7g (15%) Sugar 5.9g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333

% Daily Value*

Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 32.4g 11%
Protein 12.4g 25%
Fat 19.7g 30%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g 7%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.3g 27%
Cholesterol 56.9mg 19%
Sodium 879.6mg 37%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Sugar 5.9g 12%

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