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Mexican Street Corn Recipe

This Mexican Street Corn, also known as Elote, is a popular street food in Mexico. It's grilled corn on the cob slathered with a creamy, tangy sauce and sprinkled with cheese and spices.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 ears Corn husked
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream
  • ½ cup Cotija Cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder.
  4. Brush the mixture onto the grilled corn.
  5. Sprinkle the corn with crumbled Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
  6. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Street Food
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