Description
This Elote is a must-try! Featuring fresh corn grilled to perfection, slathered in a creamy mayo mixture, and topped with cotija cheese and cilantro. Perfect for gatherings or a quick side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ medium lime)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
- ½ teaspoon cayenne, divided (or chili powder)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the corn and cook for 5 minutes until tender and bright yellow. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne.
- Using a brush or spoon, coat all sides of the corn with melted butter. Then, generously coat each ear of corn with the mayonnaise mixture.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese, the remaining cayenne, and chopped cilantro on each ear of corn.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh corn when in season.
Adjust cayenne to taste if you prefer less heat.
Serve immediately after preparation for optimal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg