Elote is Mexican-style corn on the cob which is a popular street food where it is sold as a snack or side dish. In other areas around the world, it has become a popular barbecue side dish.
The corn is cooked in its husk over the grill then returned husk free to get a little char. Finally, it is topped with a combination of mayonnaise, seasoning, and cojita cheese or similar style Mexican cheese.
The grill can be a simple backyard gas grill, a charcoal grill, or while camping a campfire. Corn travels well making it a popular vegetable choice.
Once the corn is cooked the foil is opened, be careful of the steam from the beer.
Once cooked the corn is placed on the grill to get a char.
The first step is to wrap the corn in foil with some beer which helps flavor and steam the corn.
Grilling Corn is topped with mayonaise, seasoning, and Mexican cheese.
Grilled Elote (Mexican Street Corn) Recipe
Grilled Elote, Mexican for corn on the cob, is a popular street food snack or side dish. While camping it makes a perfect side dish that is easy to cook.
Preparation 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Ready in 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
Corn
- 4 cobs corn
- 1 can beer
Topping
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise to taste
- 1 teaspoon seasoning such as tajin or cajun, to taste
- 4 tablespoon finely shreaded cojita cheese or Parmesan
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Equipment
- grill
- foil
Directions
- Preheat a grill to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the corn with its husk on in boated foil, then pour in ¼ can of beer, then fully wrap tightly with the foil. Repeat for all four cobs of corn.
- Place the foiled corn on the preheated grill and cook for 15 minutes, turning every 5.
- Unwrap the cooked corn and pull back the husk or fully remove.
- Return the corn to the hot grill to get a char on the corn.
- Spread the mayonnaise on the corn then dust with your choice of seasoning(s). Finally, sprinkle with the cheese and serve with lime wedges.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 357IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 1mg
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