Try this delicious adaptation of Elote, also called Mexican street corn. Perfectly seasoned and sprinkled with cheese and fresh cilantro, this roasted street corn is a delicious addition to your summer grilling spread. Don't have access to a grill? Don't worry! You can make Mexican corn on the cob in the microwave.
Grilled Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
- Prep Time 10 min
- Total 20 min
- Ingredients 5
- Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn, husks removed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1/4 cup crumbled Mexican cheese (such as Cotija)
- Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for serving if desired
Make With
Old El Paso
Instructions
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Step1Heat gas or charcoal grill. Carefuly brush vegetable oil on grill rack.
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Step2Place corn directly on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.
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Step3Meanwhile, set aside one small bowl of mayonnaise, one with taco seasoning, and another of crumbled cheese.
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Step4Brush cooked corn with mayonnaise; sprinkle with taco seasoning and cheese. Serve hot with cilantro sprinkled on top.
Nutrition
350
Calories
26g
Total Fat
5g
Protein
23g
Total Carbohydrate
5g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories
- 350
- Calories from Fat
- 230
- Total Fat
- 26g
- 40%
- Saturated Fat
- 5g
- 26%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 20mg
- 6%
- Sodium
- 380mg
- 16%
- Potassium
- 240mg
- 7%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 23g
- 8%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 10%
- Sugars
- 5g
- Protein
- 5g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 10%
- 10%
- Vitamin C
- 4%
- 4%
- Calcium
- 6%
- 6%
- Iron
- 4%
- 4%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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