Best 7 Elote Grilled Corn Recipes

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Elote grilled corn, a delectable Mexican street food, bursts with an irresistible combination of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors. This popular dish, commonly found at fairs and festivals, has become a beloved favorite, captivating taste buds worldwide. If you're seeking to replicate this culinary delight in the comfort of your own kitchen, this article will guide you through the art of preparing the perfect grilled corn on the cob. From selecting the freshest corn to mastering the art of grilling, we'll provide you with all the necessary tips, tricks, and ingredient variations to elevate your elote game. Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey as we explore the secrets to creating mouthwatering elote grilled corn that will leave you craving more.

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ELOTE GRILLED CORN



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Top warm, grilled corn on the cob with a delicious Mexican-style spread. The spicy-creamy topping is also delicious on fresh corn that's been steamed in your kitchen.

Provided by Target Test Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Target Test Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, juiced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Archer Farms™ ancho chile powder
8 ears corn, grilled

Steps:

  • Stir mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic and lime juice in small bowl. Combine cheese and chili powder in another small bowl.
  • Spread mayo mixture onto warm ears of corn. Sprinkle with cheese mixture. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 95.6 mg, Sugar 3 g

ELOTE



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The experts at Food Network Kitchen share their easy recipe for grilled Mexican street corn, also known as elote. All you'll need is corn, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, Ancho chile powder and lime wedges.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ears corn, shucked
Vegetable oil, for brushing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
Ancho chile powder, for sprinkling
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Soak 4 wooden skewers in water, 30 minutes. Preheat a grill to high.
  • Insert a skewer into each ear of corn. Brush the corn with vegetable oil. Grill, turning, until charred all over, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Brush the grilled corn with the mayonnaise and sprinkle with the cheese. Sprinkle with chile powder and serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED MEXICAN STREET CORN (ELOTE)



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Mexican street corn is a staple of summer and it's easy to make at home! Top char-grilled corn on the cob with a tangy, creamy sauce, sprinkle with crumbled cheese and dive in. Make this for your next backyard cook-out!

Provided by Megan Keno

Categories     Side Dish     Grill     Quick and Easy

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1/2 cup Mexican crema, or sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup minced cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons lime zest, from one lime
2 tablespoon lime juice, from one lime
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
Lime wedges, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat a gas or charcoal grill to 400F: Clean the grates once it has heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 274 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

3-INGREDIENT GRILLED MEXICAN STREET CORN (ELOTE)



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Make this street food favorite at home using just flavor-packed chipotle mayonnaise and crumbly Cotija cheese.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Summer     Side     Corn     Cheese     Mayonnaise

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Vegetable oil (for brushing)
4 ears of corn, husked
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup store-bought or homemade (see Cooks' Note below) chipotle mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated fresh Cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat a grill pan over medium-high; oil grate or pan. Lightly brush corn with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, until tender and well charred, 4-5 minutes per side (16-20 minutes total). Let cool slightly.
  • Spread each ear with 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. cheese.

GRILLED CORN WITH CHEESE, LIME AND CHILE (ELOTES)



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Whole ears of corn are a classic street food in Mexico, where they are either grilled or boiled, then often dressed with some combination of lime, chile, mayonnaise and grated cheese. This grilled version calls for all of the above, which get mixed together into a creamy, bracing topping, and slathered all over the hot, sweet ears. It's not strictly traditional, but it does make it easier to assemble the corn and its dressing before serving. Or place the various topping in small bowls and let guests have the fun of garnishing their own. And if you don't have a grill, the broiler works too though watch the ears carefully so they don't burn.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, barbecues, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ears fresh corn, shucked
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 limes
1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder, more as needed
Fine sea salt, as needed
Black pepper, as needed
1/2 cup crumbed cotija cheese (or substitute feta or ricotta salata)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat your grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, zest of 1 lime, chile powder, salt and pepper.
  • Slather hot corn with mayonnaise mixture and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Cut limes into wedges and serve alongside corn.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 237, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 407 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED MEXICAN STREET CORN (ELOTE)



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Slathered with a creamy, tangy sauce and dusted with chili powder and cotija cheese, this Mexican street corn takes your corn on the cob up a notch.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Vegetables & Sides

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, from 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving
1 small clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sugar
8 ears corn, shucked
1 cup finely crumbled cotija cheese (see note)
⅓ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Chipotle chile powder, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Place the ears of corn directly on the grill (no need to oil the corn or the grill first). Grill the corn, covered, turning occasionally, until the corn is cooked through and lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
  • Let the corn sit for a few minutes until cool enough to handle. Combine the cotija cheese and cilantro on a large, flat plate. Using a pastry brush, coat each ear of corn with the mayonnaise/sour cream mixture and then lightly roll each ear in the cotija/cilantro mixture. Sprinkle each ear all over with a pinch of chipotle chili powder. Serve warm with lime wedges.
  • Note: Most large supermarkets carry cotija cheese (look for it near the Mexican cheeses or the feta cheese), but if you're unable to find it, feta cheese makes a good substitute.

Nutrition Facts :

ELOTES (GRILLED MEXICAN STREET CORN) RECIPE



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Slathered with cheese, mayo, chile, garlic, cilantro, and lime, Mexican elote is one of the best ways to serve grilled corn. Try this easy recipe.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     Quick and Easy     Sides

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup (110g) finely crumbled Cotija or feta cheese, plus more for serving
1/4 cup (60ml) mayonnaise
1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream or Mexican crema
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
1/2 teaspoon ancho or guajillo chile powder, plus more for serving
1 medium clove garlic, finely minced (about 1 teaspoon)
4 ears shucked corn (see note)
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Light 1 chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread coals evenly over half of coal grate. Alternatively, set half the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil grilling grate.
  • While coals heat, combine cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream or crema, cilantro, chile powder, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir until homogeneous and set aside.
  • When grill is hot, place corn directly over hot side of grill and cook, rotating occasionally, until cooked through and charred in spots on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
  • Transfer corn to bowl with cheese mixture and use a large spoon to evenly coat corn on all sides with mixture. Sprinkle with extra cheese and chili powder and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 488 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 23 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right corn: Select fresh, sweet corn with tightly packed kernels and bright green husks.
  • Prepare the corn: Remove the husks and silk from the corn. If desired, cut the corn into smaller pieces.
  • Season the corn: Brush the corn with melted butter, olive oil, or cooking spray. Season with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices.
  • Grill the corn: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and slightly charred.
  • Serve the corn: Serve the corn immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, sour cream, cheese, or salsa.

Conclusion:

Elote, or grilled corn, is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, snack, or even a main course. With its smoky flavor and endless topping possibilities, elote is a surefire hit at any gathering. So next time you're firing up the grill, don't forget to add some corn on the cob to the menu!

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