Mexican Grilled Corn
Grilled Mexican Corn (Elote) Learn how to make this EASY and FLAVORFUL grilled Mexican street corn at home in minutes!! Fresh sweet corn is covered in crema, cheese, and finished with chili, lime juice, and cilantro. This Mexican elote is a fast and easy side dish that works well with most any Mexican recipe, with grilled chicken, or burgers. It’s a dish that’s sure to please everyone at your next backyard barbecue, picnic, or potluck.
Elote Mexican Grilled Corn
Elote Mexican Grilled Corn is a sweet, spicy and smoky flavor combination. Served in a cup or on the cob, it's perfect for summer grilled fare.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- juice from 1 lime
- ½ cup cotija cheese, plus more for topping
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro, plus more for topping
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp Tajín
- lime wedges, for serving
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Shuck the ears of corn, removing any hairy fibers.
- Brush the corn on all sides with vegetable oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. and put on the grill
- Rotate halfway through, until kernels are shiny and plump and tops are beginning to char on each side.
- In the meantime, mix together the crema, mayonnaise, lime juice, cheese, cilantro, and chili powder in a small bowl
- Once the corn is cooked through and charred on top, remove it from the grill. Brush a generous amount of the crema mixture onto each cob, then sprinkle with cilantro and cotija. Sprinkle a pinch of Tajín on each cob and serve with lime wedges.
