Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Spicy Mexican, Whole Corns

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (25 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

234
Calories
10.4g
Fat
12mg
Cholesterol
33.8g
Carbohydrate
6.7g
Protein
201mg
Sodium
Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Recipe Description

Mexican Street Corn mania! By now you should know I’m famous for my barbecues and I’m always developing new ideas for sides to serve with my meat and these cook whole corns are definitely a top favorite.

Pop them on the grill with your meat, if you wish or cook them in a pan on the stovetop grill for a good 10 minutes and that’s all you need. Brush with mayonnaise and spice them up with chili, cotija cheese and freshly chopped cilantro to create your own delicious Mexican flavored corn.

To make Mexican Street Corn, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat grill

    5 min
    Step 1 - Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

    Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Grill corn

    10 min
    Step 2 - Mexican Street Corn (Elote)Step 2 - Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

    Place the corn on the preheated pan and grill for 10 minutes, rotating sides often, until lightly charred all over.

  3. 3

    Add flavor

    5 min
    Step 3 - Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

    Using a cooking brush, brush the cooked whole corns with a layer of mayonnaise before sprinkling with chili powder, cotija cheese and cilantro, all over.

  4. 4

    Serve

    2 min
    Step 4 - Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

    Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy warm.

Heat up your kitchen with these Mexican Street Corns. Enjoy them spicy or mild by adapting the amount of chili used. The flavors match perfectly with so much variety, you’d be silly to not give this simple recipe a try! Let us know your thoughts and tag #cookmerecipes in your own pictures and posts.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Maya
July 29, 2024
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Divine

Zara Peterson
June 2, 2024
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Superb! My family couldn't get enough of this corn at our last barbecue. So easy to make and full of flavor, it's now a must-have at every gathering!

Vincent
February 25, 2024
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Superb. I made this Mexican Street Corn for my friends at the last barbecue. They were amazed at how easy and flavorful it was. I brushed it with mayo and added chili and cotija, and it was a hit. Simple to prepare and absolutely delicious.

Carl
December 7, 2023
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This elote recipe is superb. I made it for a family BBQ and everyone loved it. So simple yet so good.

Steve Johnson
October 10, 2023
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Awesome!

Nina
October 10, 2023
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Super tasty corn!

Omar
October 1, 2023
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Tried the Mexican Street Corn recipe last weekend during a family BBQ. My wife was skeptical at first since she prefers simpler dishes, but the flavor was amazing! The cotija cheese and chili really added that kick. It paired perfectly with our grilled chicken. Definitely a new staple for us.

Luz
November 27, 2022
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El elote es un hit en mis asados, siempre alucinan. Una vez, mi esposo quedó tan fascinado que me pidió que lo hiciera cada fin de semana. ¡Súper fácil y delicioso! Solo mayo, chile y queso, y queda de lujo.

Breezy
May 16, 2022
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I just made this Mexican Street Corn for a weekend BBQ and it was amazing! The flavor combo is to die for. I grilled the corn and brushed on the mayo and spices, and my friends couldn't stop talking about it. A perfect side to bring everyone together!

Natalie Anderson
March 15, 2022
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I made this Mexican Street Corn for a barbecue with friends and wow, it was a hit! Super easy to make and the flavors were just exceptional. Everyone kept asking for the recipe. Can’t wait to grill it again next weekend!

Jane
April 1, 2021
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I love making this for weekend barbecues. The flavours are simply superb and so easy to prepare.

Olivia
April 1, 2021
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Delicious! This corn recipe was a hit at our BBQ. Easy to make and everyone loved the flavors. I'll definitely be making it again for my family's next gathering.

Greg
February 6, 2021
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Dope!

Zoe Dupont
January 28, 2021
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Superb! My family loved the Mexican Street Corn; it was the highlight of our barbecue last weekend! I grilled it alongside the meat, and the flavors were simply fantastic. Everyone went back for seconds. This recipe is truly a must-try and makes me look like a pro at hosting!

Leilah Gauze
June 5, 2020
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Grilled corn is one of my favorite things on this world, this recipe is perfection <3

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