Mexican Elote Grilled Corn

Name: Mexican Elote Grilled Corn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 6 ears corn, husks and silk removed; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp sour cream; 1 minced garlic clove; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 cup crumbled cojita or feta cheese; 3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro

Prep Time5 min
Total Time15 min
Makes6 servings

By Chatelaine

Corn recipes: Mexican elote Grilled corn

Photo, Erik Putz.

Ingredients

6 ears corn, husks and silk removed
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream
1 minced garlic clove
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 cup crumbled cojita or feta cheese
3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro

Instructions

PREHEAT barbecue to medium-high. Oil grill.
COOK corn turning every 2 min, until slightly charred, 8 to 10 min. Transfer to a platter.
COMBINE mayo, sour cream, garlic and chili powder in a small bowl. Brush over hot corn. Sprinkle with cotija or feta and cilantro.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 219, Protein 5g, Carbohydrates 31g, Fat 11g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 133mg.

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