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Mexican Quick & easy

Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Corn on the cob coated with mayo, cheese, chili powder, and lime.

20 minutes
Serves 4

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat Grill: Heat an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C).

  2. 2

    Grill Corn: Place the shucked corn directly on the grill grates. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the kernels are tender and lightly charred on all sides.

  3. 3

    Prepare Coating: While the corn grills, spread the mayonnaise on a flat plate and put the crumbled Cotija cheese on another flat plate.

  4. 4

    Coat the Corn: Immediately after removing the corn from the grill, brush or roll each ear evenly in the mayonnaise until fully coated.

  5. 5

    Roll in Cheese: Roll the mayo-coated corn in the crumbled Cotija cheese, pressing gently so the cheese adheres.

  6. 6

    Garnish and Serve: Dust the corn generously with chili powder. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges for squeezing and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

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