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mexican street corn

Classic Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

A classic Mexican street food, this corn on the cob is charred on the grill, then slathered in mayo, and topped with tangy Cotija cheese, chili powder and cilantro. 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
2 Servings
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ears of sweet corn husks removed
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or paprika
  • Fresh lime wedges

Instructions

  • Grill the corn on the barbecue or boil until tender. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Slather with mayo. Sprinkle on the cotija cheese, cilantro and chili powder. Finish with a spritz of lime. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg