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mexican street corn

Classic Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

A classic Mexican street food, Elote or Mexican Street Corn is charred on the grill, then slathered in mayo, and topped with tangy Cotija cheese, chili powder and cilantro.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 servings
Calories 229 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium ears of sweet corn husks removed
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or paprika
  • Fresh lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Grill the corn on the barbecue or boil until tender. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Slather with mayo. Sprinkle on the cotija cheese, cilantro and chili powder. Finish with a spritz of lime. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 306mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 433IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg
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