Grilled Elote Corn
A simple and flavorful grilled corn on the cob, coated in a creamy, tangy, and spicy sauce, and sprinkled with cheese and chili powder.
4
Ears of corn-in husk
1/2 cup
Mayonnaise
1/4 cup
Mexican crema or sour cream
1 tbsp
Lime juice-freshly squeezed
1/2 tsp
Chili powder
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A simple and flavorful grilled corn on the cob, coated in a creamy, tangy, and spicy sauce, and sprinkled with cheese and chili powder.
Instructions
- Shuck the corn, removing the husk and silk. Soak the corn in cold water for 10-15 minutes.
- While the corn soaks, prepare the Sauce by combining all Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mixing well.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and slightly charred.
- Brush the grilled corn generously with the Sauce.
- Sprinkle with Cotija cheese, Cilantro, and Chili powder.
- Serve immediately.
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4
4
Ears of corn-in husk
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1/2 cup
120 mL
Mayonnaise
-
1/4 cup
60 mL
Mexican crema or sour cream
-
1 tbsp
15 mL
Lime juice-freshly squeezed
-
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Chili powder
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1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Garlic powder
-
1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Cumin
-
Pinch
Pinch
Cayenne pepper-optional
-
Salt
Salt
To taste
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1/2 cup
60 g
Cotija cheese-crumbled
-
1 tbsp
15 mL
Cilantro-chopped
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1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Chili powder
Instructions
- Shuck the corn, removing the husk and silk. Soak the corn in cold water for 10-15 minutes.
- While the corn soaks, prepare the Sauce by combining all Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mixing well.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and slightly charred.
- Brush the grilled corn generously with the Sauce.
- Sprinkle with Cotija cheese, Cilantro, and Chili powder.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
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