Elote: Grilled Mexican Street Corn {NEW VIDEO}

Freshly grilled Mexican Street corn is an ear of succulent corn on the Cob covered in a cilantro-lime cream sauce sprinkled with Cojita cheese and fresh cilantro. Summer corn has never tasted better!

A pinnable image for Grilled Mexican Street Corn called Elotes.

Everyone loves backyard parties and grilling over an open flame, so by now, it’s more than likely that you’ve had grilled corn on the cob slathered in butter. It’s undeniably delicious. But Mexican street corn, called Elote, takes grilled corn to a whole new level – an out-of-this-stratosphere type level.

Elote is a grilled, craveable, delicious messy food you will absolutely love. I can’t wait for you to try it.

What Ingredients are in Mexican Street Corn?

  • Fresh, sweet yellow corn on the cob
  • Mayonnaise
  • Sour cream or Mexican crema
  • Garlic cloves, minced
  • Queso fresco or cojita cheese crumbles
  • Chili powder
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Freshly chopped cilantro
  • Salt
  • Fresh lime juice
Corn on the cob with the husks peeled back and cleaned ready for the grill.

How is Mexican Street Corn Prepared?

  1. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic. Mix until well combined, set aside. In another small bowl combine chili powder, cayenne paper, and 1 teaspoon salt, set aside.
  2. Brush grill grate with vegetable oil. Heat grill to high heat. Place corn directly on the grill. Grill corn, turning occasionally until cooked and lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
  3. Immediately brush the corn with mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle with cheese crumbles and chili powder mixture. Then top with  some freshly chopped cilantro. Finally, squeeze fresh lime wedges over the corn and serve immediately. Alternatively, you can also put all of the ingredients out separately and let your guests build their own elote-style corn however they please.
An up close photo of the husks secured with another piece of husk for grilling.

Serving the corn with the husk peeled back and secured with another husk (or even kitchen twine) is a fun way to serve Mexican Street Corn. It can be messy, but it is oh-so-good!

An overheard photo of Elote, Mexican Street corn, covered in cheese, cilantro and creama sauce.

What Else Can I make with Mexican Street Corn?

  • You can also turn this delicious Mexican street corn into a tasty dip or pasta salad.
  • Serve this off the cob is small cups as a side dish.
An overhead photo of mexican street corn

How is Mexican Street Corn Made without a grill?

Well, the good news is you don’t have to limit your elotes only to summer grilling season; you can easily make these delectable cobs all year long. Cook the corn in a cast-iron pan or under the broiler for the taste of summer all year. If you have a tabletop grill or panini press, that may work as well.

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Mexican Street Corn

Freshly grilled corn covered in a cilantro-lime cream sauce sprinkled with Cojita cheese and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro. Summer corn has never tasted better!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 193 kcal

Equipment

  • grill

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ears corn shucked
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco or cojita cheese crumbles
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • kosher salt
  • lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic. Mix until well combined, set aside. In another small bowl combine chili powder, cayenne paper, and 1 teaspoon salt, set aside.
  • Brush grill grate with vegetable oil. Heat grill to high heat. Place corn directly on the grill. Grill corn, turning occasionally until cooked and lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
  • Immediately brush the corn with mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle with cheese crumbles and chili powder mixture. Then top with  some freshly chopped cilantro. Finally, squeeze fresh lime wedges over the corn and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ear of corn plus 1/6 of toppingsCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 574IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 1mg
Keyword grilled corn recipe, Mexican Elotes corn, Mexican STreet Corn, mexican street food
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