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Grilled Mexican Street Corn Recipe

This delicious Grilled Street Corn on the Cob is the perfect side dish to serve at your next BBQ or summer party. It’s an easy elote recipe made with a delicious smoky lime crema and topped with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 271kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 12 small Ears of Corn husks removed
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Siracha

Toppings

  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 1 pinch Pepper to taste
  • 3 Tablespoons Cotija Cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon Cilantro fresh, chopped

Instructions

  • Heat grill to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chili powder, smoked paprika, siracha, and lime juice. Set aside.
  • Place corn onto hot grill and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the kernels begin to turn golden brown. Using tongs, turn over and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden.
  • Once all sides are golden brown, remove from the grill onto a large platter.
  • Brush with the crema mixture, along with salt, pepper then sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh chopped cilantro. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg