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Grilled Elote Chili Lime Recipe


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Grilled Elote Corn with Chili Lime turns simple corn into a Mexican street food classic, bursting with smoky flavor, creamy lime mayo, chili spice, and crumbly Cotija cheese. Perfect as a side or appetizer, it’s a bold and satisfying summer favorite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4earsGrilled Corn
  • cupmayonnaise*
  • 1teaspoonfresh lime juice,plus wedges for serving
  • ½teaspoonlime zest
  • ½teaspoonchili powder or ancho chile powder
  • cupCotija cheese
  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro
  • Sea salt,to taste

Instructions

  1. Grill the corn according tothis recipe.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and lime juice and zest.
  3. Spread the mayo mixture over the corn and sprinkle with the chili powder, Cotija, and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300 calories
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: elote variations, grilled corn with feta, Mexican street corn, chili lime corn, elote with queso fresco, spicy grilled corn