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Elote, mexican street corn on a platter

Elote-Mexican Grilled Corn

My elote recipe is tender, juicy, and highlights fond memories of eating them in San Diego, the traditional way of corn on the cob. This Mexican street corn may easily become your favorite way to enjoy corn.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Meiko Temple

Ingredients

Mexican Street Corn:

  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 4 ears corn shucked
  • 2 tablespoons melted salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Hot Sauce such as Cholula or Tapatio
  • 2 limes quartered

Elote Seasoning:

  • 1 cup grated Cotija cheese
  • 3 tablespoons tajin seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons dried cilantro

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water and kosher salt, turn on the heat to high and bring the water to a boil. Add the corn, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove corn and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Spray grill pan with nonstick spray and turn on medium-high heat. Once hot add corn and char evenly by rotating every 2-3 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl add Cotija cheese, Tajin, dried cilantro, and stir with a whisk to combine. Pour into a narrow platter that is suitable for dredging the corn.
  • First, brush a layer of melted butter on each cob, then follow by brushing on a layer of mayo. Roll corn cob in the elote seasoning until it is fully coated. Serve with hot sauce and lime quartered limes for an extra kick of flavor!
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Notes

If using a broiler to roast corn, place a rack on the second level from the broiler before preheating the oven. Char corn for 2 minutes on each side.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 3992mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 2mg

Equipment

Cast Iron Grill Pan - 12 inch
Basting Brush
Metal Tongs

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

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