Description
This Grilled Corn Elote Style captures the irresistible flavors of Mexican street corn. With its smoky char, creamy topping, and fresh lime, it’s perfect for summer cookouts or any delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cilantro, freshly chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese
- 1 lime, juiced
- chili powder, to taste
- 2 limes cut into wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the husks of the corn, keeping the core attached.
- Grill the corn on a hot grill or in a cast iron pan until slightly charred on all sides.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and cilantro.
- Remove the corn from the grill and coat it with the mayonnaise mixture using a basting brush.
- Drizzle lime juice over the corn, then sprinkle generously with Parmesan and cotija cheese. Finish with chili powder to taste and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder to the mayonnaise mixture.
You can substitute the cheeses with your favorites, but traditional options are best for authentic taste.
Serve with extra lime wedges on the side for guests.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg