Grilled Elote: Tariq’s 12 Flavor Secrets
Learn how to make delicious grilled elote, a classic Mexican street corn dish, with charred kernels and a creamy, flavorful topping. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for your next barbecue.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the corn with olive oil. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
- While the corn is grilling, mix together mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small bowl.
- Once grilled, spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- Serve immediately, with extra cotija cheese and cilantro for garnish if desired.
Notes
- For extra char, you can place the corn directly over the hottest part of the grill for a minute or two.
- If you don’t have cotija cheese, feta cheese can be substituted.
- Adjust the chili powder and cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
