Mexican Roasted Corn on the Cob Good for a Bbq
Elevate your next BBQ with the irresistible flavors of Mexican Roasted Corn on the Cob! This street food-inspired recipe transforms fresh, grill-charred corn into a fiesta of bold, zesty tastes. The corn is slathered in a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice, then dusted with crumbled cotija cheese and smoky paprika or chili powder for a delightful kick. Topped with fresh cilantro and served alongside lime wedges, this side dish is as vibrant as it is flavorful. Perfect as an accompaniment to grilled meats or as a stand-alone treat, this easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of authentic Mexican elote and brings it straight to your backyard barbecue.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob (in husks preferred)
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
If your corn is in husks, begin by peeling back the husks to remove the silk while keeping the husks attached to act as a handle. If you prefer, you can also fully remove the husks and use skewers as handles instead.
Soak the corn with husks in a pot of water for 10 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
While the corn is soaking, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
Once the grill is ready, remove the corn from the water and lightly brush with olive oil.
Place the corn on the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes to ensure even charring on all sides.
Once the corn is cooked and slightly charred, remove it from the grill and let it cool slightly.
Using a brush or a spoon, generously spread the mayo-sour cream mixture over each ear of corn.
Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese on top, followed by a dusting of paprika or chili powder for spice.
Garnish the roasted corn with fresh chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for extra zest.
Enjoy this delicious Mexican-inspired street food as a side dish or snack at your BBQ!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 836 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 736 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
