Name: Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 cobs sweet corn (peeled); 3 tablespoons butter (melted); ¼ cup cotija cheese (grated); 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons Mexican-style cream; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon Tajín spice (divided); ½ whole lime (juiced); Chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)

Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

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Savor delicious Mexican Street Corn (Elote) with zesty flavors & creamy goodness! Try this easy recipe today and elevate your summer meals!

Author: Sophie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Side dish
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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4 cobs sweet corn (peeled)
3 tablespoons butter (melted)
¼ cup cotija cheese (grated)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Mexican-style cream
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon Tajín spice (divided)
½ whole lime (juiced)
Chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat your grill to medium heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Mexican-style cream, lime juice, salt, paprika, and ½ teaspoon of Tajín spice for the sauce.
Peel back the husks of the sweet corn and coat each ear with melted butter. Wrap them in aluminum foil.
Grill the wrapped corn for about 15-18 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and tender.
Unwrap the corn and generously coat it with the creamy sauce mixture.
Sprinkle grated cotija cheese over the top and additional Tajín spice if desired.
Serve warm with fresh cilantro garnish.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approx. 150g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 410mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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