Elote (Mexican Corn on the Cob)
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Elote is a popular street food in Mexico although it is frequently served at home prepared in the same way (boiled, steamed or grilled in the husk).
Ingredients
| 6 | each |
corn
ears, fresh |
* |
| 6 | tablespoons |
butter, unsalted
melted |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
mayonnaise
regular or lite |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
lime juice
freshly squeezed |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
cotija cheese
or grated Parmesan |
* |
| ½ | teaspoon |
chili powder
Mexican or regular |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
cayenne pepper
|
* |
| ¼ | teaspoon |
cumin
ground |
* |
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
kosher salt
|
* |
Directions
Grill corn ears on grill rack sprayed or wiped with vegetable oil. Grill ears for 12 to 15 minutes, turning frequently, until tender. Could also boil or steam the corn ears.
Brush cooked corn ears with melted butter.
In a small bowl, place the mayonnaise and combine with the lime juice. Slather each ear of butter-brushed corn with this mixture.
In another small bowl, combine the cotija cheese or grated Parmesan with the chili powder, cayenne, cumin and salt.
Sprinkle each ear or corn with the cheese/spice mixture and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 23g (0.8 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 12897% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g
21%
Saturated Fat 8g
38%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 32mg
11%
Sodium 102mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars g
Protein
0g
Vitamin A 9%
•
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 1%
•
Iron 1%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
happyzhangbo
What a delicious way to enjoy some fresh corn that are just in season now. Another great recipe with mouth-watering photo. Looks so yummy. Well done :) Happy Cooking!
about 9 years agolynn in ma
Yes, the fresh local corn is in right now and we are enjoying the bounty. Elote-style is one of our favorite ways to prepare corn---we've been hooked on it since sampling it while vacationing in Mexico. I hope all will like this recipe. The cotija cheese is worth searching for---it really does make a difference.
about 9 years ago