Description
Grilled Mexican Street Corn, also known as Elotes, is a flavorful and creamy summer treat. Fresh ears of sweet corn are grilled until charred and then coated in a tangy mixture of Mexican crema, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, chipotle pepper, and lime. Finished with a generous sprinkle of crumbly cotija cheese and served with lime wedges, this authentic Mexican snack is vibrant, smoky, and irresistible.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
Sauce and Toppings
- 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 tablespoons lime juice, from one lime
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the grill: Once the grill is hot, clean the grates thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Mix the crema 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 as needed. Set the sauce aside for flavors to meld.
- Grill the corn: Place the husked ears of corn directly onto the hot grill grates. Grill each ear for about 3 minutes per side without moving, allowing kernels to char and turn golden brown. Rotate to cook all sides evenly until nicely browned.
- Coat with sauce and garnish: Remove the grilled corn from the grill and place on a serving plate. Using a brush or spoon, generously coat each ear with the prepared crema sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese evenly over the coated corn. Add extra chipotle pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately: Serve the grilled Mexican street corn hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over. Enjoy this smoky, creamy snack fresh off the grill.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, you can char the corn slightly longer but avoid burning.
- Substitute cotija cheese with feta if cotija is unavailable.
- You can add a dash of chili powder for additional spice if preferred.
- Use mayonnaise and sour cream for a richer sauce or avocado crema for a twist.
- Grilled corn can be prepped ahead, but it’s best served immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear (approximate)
- 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
