Description
Grilled Mexican Street Corn, also known as Elotes, is a delicious and tangy summer treat featuring sweet corn grilled to perfection, then generously coated with a creamy, flavorful sauce made of Mexican crema, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, and chipotle pepper. Finished with lime zest, lime juice, and crumbled cotija cheese, this vibrant dish is perfect for outdoor gatherings and easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
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Corn
- 6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema, or sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup minced cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons lime zest, from one lime
- 2 tablespoon lime juice, from one lime
Toppings
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Once the grill is hot, clean the grates thoroughly to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the Mexican crema, mayonnaise, minced cilantro, garlic, ground chipotle pepper, lime zest, and lime juice. Taste and add salt if desired. Set the sauce aside.
- Grill Corn: Place the husked corn directly on the hot grill grates. Grill for about 3 minutes on one side, allowing kernels to turn golden brown and slightly charred. Rotate the corn to expose all sides, grilling each until evenly browned. Remove from the grill onto a plate.
- Coat Corn: Using a brush or spoon, evenly coat each ear of grilled corn with the prepared crema mixture, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the coated corn. Add additional chipotle pepper if desired for extra heat. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.
Notes
- For milder heat, reduce or omit the chipotle pepper.
- You can substitute cotija cheese with feta cheese for a similar texture and flavor.
- If you don't have a grill, the corn can be roasted in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Mexican crema can be substituted with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a tangy alternative.
- Be sure to remove all husks to avoid flare-ups on the grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 197 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 219 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
