Description
Delicious grilled corn coated in a creamy, tangy sauce with cheese and spices, perfect for summer barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn, husked and cleaned
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, rotating every 2-3 minutes until charred.
- Mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Coat the grilled corn with the creamy mixture.
- Finish by sprinkling cotija cheese and chili powder on top.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor!
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh off the grill. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: elote, Mexican street corn, grilled corn, summer recipes, barbecue sides