Mexican Street Corn (Elote)


This Grilled Mexican Street Corn recipe is so delicious and incredibly easy to make! Summer corn coated in a creamy mixture of mayo, chili powder, and parmesan cheese.
Mexican Street Corn
 
This recipe is great for serving buffet style: Put all of the ingredients out separately and let your guests top the corn however they wish.



How to Make Grilled Mexican Street Corn

  • Prepare a grill, with heat medium-high, and rack about 4 inches from the fire. Put corn on the grill and cook until kernels begin to char for about 5 minutes, then turn.
  •  Continue cooking and turning until all sides are slightly blackened.


Mexican Street Corn




  • Mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more lime juice if you like.
  • Roll corn with lime mayo, and sprinkle Tajin chile powder, crumbled cotija cheese, cilantro, or grated parmesan cheese.