Linda's Mexican Grilled Corn
Fire up the grill for "Linda's Mexican Grilled Corn," a vibrant twist on the classic street food staple known as elote. This irresistible recipe features perfectly charred fresh corn on the cob slathered in a luscious blend of creamy mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, and zesty lime juice. Each ear is then dusted with smoky chili powder, generously coated in crumbly cotija cheese, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor and color. Ready in just 25 minutes, this grilled corn is bursting with bold Mexican flavors, making it a show-stopping side dish for barbecues, family dinners, or any summer celebration. Serve it hot with extra lime wedges for a citrusy kick that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 4 ears Fresh corn on the cob
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled.
Step 2
Remove the husks and silks from the ears of corn. Brush each ear with melted butter, ensuring all sides are coated.
Step 3
Place the corn directly on the grill grates. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the corn is charred evenly on all sides.
Step 4
While the corn is grilling, prepare the cream mixture by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well until smooth.
Step 5
Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the grill and immediately brush or spread the cream mixture generously over each ear of corn.
Step 6
Sprinkle the chili powder evenly over the coated corn, followed by a generous amount of crumbled cotija cheese.
Step 7
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro for an added burst of flavor and freshness.
Step 8
Serve the corn hot with extra lime wedges on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (695.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1555.6 |
| Total Fat 120.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 52.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 277.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3173.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 95.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.5g | |
| Protein 44.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 14IU | 0% |
| Calcium 956.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1145.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories