Mexican Street Corn Recipe (Grilled Elote)
This post may contain affiliate links.Read my disclosure policy.Slathered with lime-infused mayo, Tajín, and cotija cheese, this lighter grilled Mexican street corn recipe is every bit as delicious as the traditional version.
Enjoy it while fresh sweet corn is in season! Smoky Grilled Street Corn (Elotes) My family loves fresh sweet corn in the summer, whether it’s in my Grilled Corn Salad with Feta, or this Mexican street corn recipe.If you’ve tried my Mexican-Inspired Grilled Corn Salad with Cotija, this recipe is more like street corn in its original form, the kind you can buy throughout Mexican and Mexican neighborhoods in the United States.The only difference is, my version of this summer side dish is a little bit healthier! Why This Mexican Street Corn Is Always a HitSummer corn is so good, you could serve it with no seasonings at all and there’d be no complaints.
But why settle when you can make it even better with some simple additions? Here’s why I love this recipe and why you will too.Rich and creamy.The mayo mixture slathered over the corn adds a satisfying richness.
Layers of flavor.In addition to the mayo, you’ve got the sweetness of the corn, bright lime juice and zest, spicy Tajin (or chili powder, if you prefer), salty cotija, and fresh cilantro.It all comes together in the tastiest possible way! Indulgent without overdoing it.
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