Description
Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) is a vibrant and flavorful summer treat featuring charred sweet corn coated in a creamy, tangy sauce made from Mexican crema, mayonnaise, cilantro, and lime. Topped with crumbly cotija cheese and a hint of chipotle pepper, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for gatherings and adds a delicious twist to traditional grilled corn.
Ingredients
Scale
Corn and Grill Toppings
- 6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Lime wedges, to serve
Creamy Sauce
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat and Clean Grill: Once the grill is hot, clean the grates thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking of the corn.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together Mexican crema, mayonnaise, minced cilantro, minced garlic, ground chipotle pepper, lime zest, and lime juice. Taste the mixture and add salt if needed. Set aside.
- Grill the Corn: Place the husked ears of corn directly on the grill grates. Grill each side for about 3 minutes or until kernels develop golden brown, charred spots. Turn the corn to cook evenly on all sides.
- Coat and Finish: Remove the grilled corn from the grill onto a serving plate. Using a brush or spoon, generously coat each ear with the prepared creamy sauce. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese evenly over the coated corn. Optionally, add more chipotle pepper for extra heat.
- Serve: Serve the grilled elotes immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra citrusy flavor. Enjoy your delicious Mexican street corn!
Notes
- Mexican crema can be substituted with sour cream if unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper according to your spice preference.
- Grilling directly on the grates gives the best char and smoky flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor; leftovers can be refrigerated but are best eaten within one day.
- For a vegetarian-friendly option, ensure the cotija cheese is made using vegetarian rennet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- 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
