Mexican Corn

Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible Mexican Corn recipe, a vibrant twist on classic street food that’s bursting with bold flavors and textures. Charred fresh corn on the cob is slathered in a creamy blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, then coated with crumbled cotija cheese for a tangy, salty kick. A sprinkle of chili powder adds a smoky heat, balanced perfectly by a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a garnish of fragrant cilantro. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, is ideal for summer grilling or as a festive side dish for any gathering. Keywords: Mexican corn recipe, elote, grilled corn on the cob, street food, cotija cheese, summer grilling recipes, easy side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
• 0.25 cups mayonnaise
• 0.25 cups sour cream
• 0.5 cups cotija cheese, crumbled
• 1 whole lime
• 1 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

Husk the ears of corn and remove all the silk. Rinse and pat dry.

Step 2

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 3

Brush each ear of corn with the melted butter and sprinkle lightly with salt.

Step 4

Grill the corn on all sides, rotating every 2-3 minutes, until it is slightly charred and cooked through (about 12-15 minutes).

Step 5

While the corn is grilling, prepare the sauce by mixing the mayonnaise and sour cream in a small bowl.

Step 6

Once the corn is done grilling, use a brush or spoon to coat each ear of corn with the prepared mayonnaise-sour cream mixture.

Step 7

Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese generously over the coated corn.

Step 8

Dust each ear lightly with chili powder, adjusting to your personal spice preference.

Step 9

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the corn, ensuring even coverage.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	704.5 grams (704.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1560

Total Fat 120.70g	155%
Saturated Fat 52.60g	263%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 278mg	93%
Sodium 2585mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 97.50g	35%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 30.60g
Protein 44.30g	89%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 975mg	75%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1171mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.7%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 23.6%