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Elote (Mexican Street Corn) (Classic)

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Elote (Mexican Street Corn) (Classic)

Grilled corn on the cob slathered in mayonnaise, cotija cheese and chilli powder. Grilling the corn directly over high heat for the full 8-10 minutes, turning regularly, chars it in spots and builds the smoky flavour elote is known for.

Total time
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
vegetarian

Ingredients

4corn cobs
4 tbspmayonnaise
100gcotija or feta cheese, crumbled
2 tspchilli powder
juice of 1lime
2 tbspfresh coriander, chopped
saltto taste

Instructions

1

Grill corn over high heat, turning, for 8-10 minutes until charred in spots.

2

Spread each cob with mayonnaise.

3

Scatter generously with cheese and chilli powder.

4

Squeeze lime over.

5

Scatter coriander and season.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
367
Protein
10.4g
Fat
15.5g
Carbs
59.1g
Fiber
9g
Sodium
143mg

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