Flavorful Elote Recipe with Creamy Cotija Cheese Easy Mexican Street Corn
A quick and easy Mexican street corn recipe featuring grilled corn coated with a creamy mayo and cotija cheese mixture, brightened with lime and a hint of chili powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Juice of 1 large lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat, about 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Brush each ear of corn lightly with 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter using a basting brush (optional).
- Place the corn on the grill grates or grill pan. Turn every 2-3 minutes to get char marks and caramelize kernels. Grill for about 10-12 minutes until tender and smoky.
- Remove corn from grill and immediately spread the mayo mixture all over each ear while still hot.
- Generously crumble ¾ cup cotija cheese over the coated corn so it sticks to the mayo.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro over the corn for garnish.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over before eating.
Notes
If the mayo mixture is too thick, add a teaspoon of water or lime juice to loosen it. Use medium heat to avoid burning the corn. Butter helps the mayo mixture stick better but can be skipped to reduce calories. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
Keywords: elote, Mexican street corn, cotija cheese, grilled corn, creamy corn, chili powder, lime, easy Mexican recipe