Description
Experience the mouthwatering taste of Grilled Corn Elote Style! This dish features fresh corn grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy mixture that includes mayonnaise, sour cream, and zesty lime juice. Ideal for summer gatherings or a quick, flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cilantro, freshly chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese
- 1 lime, juiced
- chili powder, to taste
- 2 limes cut into wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the husks from the ears of corn while leaving the core attached.
- Preheat a grill or cast iron pan and grill the corn, turning occasionally, until slightly charred on all sides.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and chopped cilantro to create a dressing.
- Once grilled, take the corn off the heat and coat it generously with the mayonnaise mixture using a basting brush.
- Squeeze lime juice over the corn, and top with parmesan and cotija cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of chili powder and serve!
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more chili powder to taste.
Cotija cheese can be substituted with feta if unavailable.
Serve hot for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
