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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

A delicious and easy-to-make Mexican street corn recipe that's packed with creamy mayo, zesty lime, and cotija cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 ears ears of corn, husked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 unit lime, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • to taste Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • to taste Salt

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until it’s slightly charred.
  3. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Once the corn is done, slather that delicious mayo-lime sauce all over the corn.
  5. Sprinkle with chili powder, cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy that corn magic!

Notes

Make it a meal by serving alongside grilled chicken or fish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the grill or microwave.