Description
Experience the irresistible taste of Elote, a delightful Mexican street corn dish featuring grilled corn slathered in a creamy mixture and topped with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Perfect for BBQs or a quick, flavorful meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn, husked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water over high heat.
- Add the corn and cook for 5 minutes until tender and bright yellow.
- Transfer corn to a plate and allow to cool.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne.
- Brush or spoon melted butter onto all sides of the corn.
- Generously cover each ear with the mayonnaise mixture.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese, remaining cayenne, and chopped cilantro over each ear.
Notes
For extra flavor, grill the corn instead of boiling it.
Adjust the amount of cayenne to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg