Description
Experience the delightful taste of Grilled Corn Elote Style, featuring smoky grilled corn coated with a creamy mixture, topped with cheeses and lime. This easy recipe is sure to impress family and friends during summer cookouts, making it a staple for effortless entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cilantro, freshly chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese
- 1 lime, juiced
- chili powder, to taste
- 2 limes cut into wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the husks from the corn while leaving the core intact.
- Grill the corn on a hot grill or cast iron pan, turning until slightly charred on all sides.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
- Take the corn off the grill and use a basting brush to apply the mayonnaise mixture evenly.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the corn, then sprinkle with Parmesan and cotija cheese, and finish with a dusting of chili powder.
Notes
For added heat, consider using cayenne pepper in addition to chili powder.
Customize toppings by adding fresh avocado or diced tomatoes for extra flavor.
Perfect as a side dish for barbecues or as a snack on warm days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
