Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

My Mexican friend gave me this recipe for corn on the cob. Street vendors there sell their corn made this way. Cotija cheese can be found in most grocery stores.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)

Ingredients

4 earscorn

shucked

¼ cup melted butter

¼ cup mayonnaise

½ cup grated cotija cheese

4 wedges lime

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.

Step 2

Grill corn until hot and lightly charred all over 7 to 10 minutes depending on the temperature of the grill. Roll the ears in melted butter then spread evenly with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and serve with a lime wedge.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 386.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.4g 17%

Carbohydrates: 28.9g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 4g 16%

Sugars: 4.8g

Fat: 29.1g 45%

Saturated Fat: 12.3g 62%

Cholesterol: 53.1mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 699.4IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 11.2mg 19%

Folate: 67.5mcg 17%

Calcium: 121.1mg 12%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 58.3mg 21%

Potassium: 410.6mg 12%

Sodium: 368mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 261.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.