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Easy Grilled Mexican Corn with cilantro and cotija cheese
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Grilled Mexican Street Corn

Easy recipe for Grilled Mexican Street Corn with a delicious coating of cotija cheese, mayo and sour cream mixture that will knock your socks off. This is going to be your new favorite side dish for summer!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: elotes, grilled corn, Mexican corn on the cob
Servings: 6
Calories: 281kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 6 Ears of fresh Corn
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese
  • 1 fresh lime cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Shuck corn husks and silks. Add corn to a large piece of foil and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of water. Roll foil into a packet and seal.
  • Place on a heated grill over indirect heat for 20 minutes.
  • In a medium- size bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, garlic and chipotle pepper together until smooth.
  • Brush sauce over grilled corn and sprinkle with cotija cheese.
  • Garnish with fresh lime and more cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 264mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g