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Front view of four corn cobs in a metal tray garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Elote Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)

Delicious Mexican street corn that makes an epic side dish for your next outdoor barbecue or just a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 214kcal

Equipment

  • 1 grill pan (or grill)
  • tongs
  • 1 basting brush
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 zester
  • corn cob holders (optional)

Ingredients

  • 4 ears raw corn on the cob (shucked and silks removed)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaisse
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp. lime zest
  • 1 tsp. fresh lime juice
  • ⅓ cup cotija cheese
  • ½ tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tbsp. fresh, chopped cilantro
  • fresh lime wedges
  • salt (to taste at serving)

Instructions

  • Collect, prep, and measure all the ingredients as indicated.
    Ingredients for this elote recipe.
  • Preheat a grill pan (or grill) over medium-high heat.
    Overhead closeup of a grill pan.
  • Zest and juice ¼ of the lime. Cut the rest into wedges. Mix the mayo, Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, and lime zest in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
    A bowl with spread for elote.
  • Place the 4 ears of corn (or however many will fit) in the grill pan and grill. Turn often to slightly char all over.
    Partially grilled corn cobs on a grill pan.
  • Transfer the corn to a serving platter. Brush all over with the mayo mixture.
    Grilled corn cobs covered in yogurt spread.
  • Sprinkle with cotija cheese and chili powder. Top with cilantro.
    Overhead focus. Corn cobs on a red plate covered in spread, cheese, and green garnish.
  • Serve with sea salt and lime wedges.
    Overhead focus. Metal tray holding elotes.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1corn cob | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg