Mexican Holiday Corn Elote – Spicy Sweet Street-Style Side
Add a zesty kick to your holiday spread with Mexican street-style corn elote, brushed with mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime. Ideal for the execution stage, this side pairs perfectly with grilled chicken or beef.
4.0 from 1 votes
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Ingredients
- • 4 ⅞ ears corn, husked
- • ⅞ cup mayonnaise
- • ⅞ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- • 1 ⅞ tablespoon chili powder
- • Juice of 1 lime
- • 1 ⅞ teaspoon smoked paprika
- • ⅞ teaspoon garlic powder
- • Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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1
Brush corn with oil. Grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, until kernels are charred in spots and tender, about 10-12 minutes.
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2
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until smooth.
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3
Brush the mayo mixture evenly over the grilled corn. Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese.
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4
Sprinkle additional chili powder and fresh cilantro over each ear of corn. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.
Nutrition Facts
180
Calories
6
Protein
18
Carbs
10
Fat
-
Fiber
-
Sugar
Recipe from DishSip.com • https://dishsip.com/recipe/mexican-holiday-corn-elote-spicy-sweet