Recipe For Mexican Grilled Corn

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Imagine the goodness of charred corn on the cob, then add some creaminess, cheesiness, acidity, and spice — and there you have elotes! Recipe creator Michelle McGlinn, who is admittedly not a big fan of corn, absolutely swears by her elotes recipe. “Seriously, corn is so much better drenched in crema and cilantro,” she says. We’re not exactly disputing her there.

Elotes are also a great option for backyard barbecues or summer dinners, and your family will definitely thank you for making what is not only delicious but also healthy.

Boil corn in the salted water for 5 minutes. Drain the corn. Place ears of corn on hot grill and cook until the kernels begin to brown and caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the corn and continue to cook, turning ears after 1 to 2 minutes, until they are browned with slightly charred, caramelized spots.
  1. Heat a gas or charcoal grill to 400F: Clean the grates once it has heated.
  2. Whisk together the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the crema, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, chipotle pepper, lime zest and lime juice. …
  3. Grill the corn: Place the husked corn directly onto grill grates. …
  4. Top the corn with sauce and cheese:

Grilled Mexican Street Corn | Elote

Mexican Grilled Corn 🔗

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Prep: 0 5min0

Total: 0 25min0

Serving Size: 1 of 10 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 10 servings, calories 246, Fat 20g, Saturated Fat 8g, Carbohydrate 11g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 4g, Protein 8g, Cholesterol 33mg, Sodium 294mg

Ingredients:

  • 4 ears corn
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Red chili powder, to taste
  • 2 limes cut into wedges, for garnish

Instruction:

  1. Remove the husks of the corn but leave the core attached at the end so you have something to hold onto. Grill the corn on a hot grill or cast iron griddle pan until slightly charred. Turn it so it gets cooked evenly all over. Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and cilantro together. Grate the Parmesan in another bowl. While the corn is still warm slather with mayonnaise mix. Squeeze lime juice over the corn and shower with Parmesan. Season with chili powder and serve with extra lime wedges.

FAQ

Do you have to soak corn before you grill it?

No, corn on the cob does not need to be soaked before grilling; however, if you are grilling corn in the husk, it is a good idea to soak your corn to prevent burning or catching fire.

What is Mexican Elote made of?

What Is Street Corn? Also known as Mexican elote, Mexican food corn, street corn, or Mexicorn on the cob, it is simply corn on the cob that has been slathered in a sauce made from a mayonnaise-sour cream mixture and topped with freshly chopped cilantro and Cotija cheese.

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