Mexican Grilled Corn — Almost!

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 2
Mexican Grilled Corn -- Almost! recipe perfect for any barbecue
in Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

vegetable oil cooking spray or vegetable oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves , minced
1 garlic clove , minced ( or pressed )
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( optional )
4 teaspoons lime juice ( about 1 lime )
1/2 cup romano cheese , grated ( about 1 oz . )
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
6 ears corn , husks and silk removed
1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
246
Sugar
7g
Fat
18g
Mexican Grilled Corn -- Almost! is a popular street food in Mexico, known as 'Elote'. This recipe is a recreation of this dish with a few modifications. It's a perfect appetizer for any barbecue, and the flavors of the herbs and spices are sure to delight your taste buds. It's also very easy to make and a great way to add vegetables to your meal. Just a word of caution, all your guests might gather around the grill to watch the cooking of this Mexican delicacy.

Instructions

1.Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2.In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, minced cilantro, minced garlic, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and lime juice until well combined.
3.Add the grated romano cheese to the mixture and stir.
4.Brush the husked and silk-free corn with the vegetable oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
5.Grill the corn, rotating occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until it is cooked and has grill marks on the kernels.
6.Remove the corn from the grill, brush each ear generously with the mayonnaise mixture, and serve immediately.

PROS

Mexican Grilled Corn — Almost! recipe is a simple and flavorful appetizer that everyone will enjoy.

It’s easy to make for a gathering, and the flavors of chili powder, cilantro, and lime juice are a perfect combination for a barbecue.

It takes only 10 minutes to cook on the grill.

CONS

Mayonnaise and cheese add a significant amount of fat to the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Corn is a good source of fiber, folate, and vitamin C.
Lime juice contains vitamin C and flavonoids that are beneficial for the immune system and the gut microbiome.

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