Description
Elote mexicano brings street-style corn to home kitchens with creamy, tangy toppings that elevate this classic Mexican street snack. Grilled corn gets slathered in mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime for a mouthwatering cultural experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 oz) cotija cheese, grated
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) mayonnaise
- 2 tsps (10 ml) lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- chili powder (to taste)
- 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges for serving
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F), clean grates and lightly oil to prevent sticking.
- Seasoning Mixture: Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, and cumin in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Corn Grilling: Place corn directly on grill, rotating every 2-3 minutes to achieve even golden-brown char, cooking for 7-9 minutes total.
- Finishing Touch: Remove corn with tongs, brush generously with melted butter, then roll in prepared mayonnaise mixture to coat completely.
- Garnishing: Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over corn, dust with chili powder, and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Serving: Plate immediately with lime wedges on the side for optional extra citrus zest.
Notes
- Grill Preparation: Clean and oil grates thoroughly to prevent corn from sticking and ensure beautiful grill marks.
- Timing is Crucial: Watch corn closely while grilling to achieve perfect golden-brown caramelization without burning kernels.
- Coating Technique: Brush butter first, then mayonnaise mixture to help cheese and seasonings adhere better and create rich flavor layers.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy corn hot off the grill for maximum taste and optimal texture, as corn loses its peak flavor and warmth quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg