Best 7 Grilled Corn Mexican Style Recipes

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**Grilled Corn Mexican Style: A Journey of Flavors**

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mexico with our grilled corn recipes, a delightful culinary experience that captures the essence of authentic Mexican cuisine. From the classic Elote Asado, where corn on the cob is grilled to perfection and slathered with a tantalizing blend of mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime, to the smoky and savory Esquites, a delightful combination of grilled corn kernels, roasted poblano peppers, and a medley of spices, our recipes offer a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these grilled corn recipes are a perfect addition to your summer cookouts, backyard parties, or as a delightful side dish for your favorite Mexican meals. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the vibrant world of Mexican flavors with our grilled corn recipes.

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GRILLED MEXICAN STREET CORN (ELOTE)



Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote) image

Slathered with a creamy, tangy sauce and dusted with chili powder and cotija cheese, this Mexican street corn takes your corn on the cob up a notch.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Vegetables & Sides

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, from 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving
1 small clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon sugar
8 ears corn, shucked
1 cup finely crumbled cotija cheese (see note)
⅓ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Chipotle chile powder, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Place the ears of corn directly on the grill (no need to oil the corn or the grill first). Grill the corn, covered, turning occasionally, until the corn is cooked through and lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
  • Let the corn sit for a few minutes until cool enough to handle. Combine the cotija cheese and cilantro on a large, flat plate. Using a pastry brush, coat each ear of corn with the mayonnaise/sour cream mixture and then lightly roll each ear in the cotija/cilantro mixture. Sprinkle each ear all over with a pinch of chipotle chili powder. Serve warm with lime wedges.
  • Note: Most large supermarkets carry cotija cheese (look for it near the Mexican cheeses or the feta cheese), but if you're unable to find it, feta cheese makes a good substitute.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED MEXICAN STREET CORN (ELOTE)



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Mexican street corn is a staple of summer and it's easy to make at home! Top char-grilled corn on the cob with a tangy, creamy sauce, sprinkle with crumbled cheese and dive in. Make this for your next backyard cook-out!

Provided by Megan Keno

Categories     Side Dish     Grill     Quick and Easy

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1/2 cup Mexican crema, or sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup minced cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons lime zest, from one lime
2 tablespoon lime juice, from one lime
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
Lime wedges, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat a gas or charcoal grill to 400F: Clean the grates once it has heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 274 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MEXICAN GRILLED CORN



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I consider this to be the greatest corn-on-the-cob recipe of all time. The way the mild, subtly salted cheese works with an ancho-lime mayonnaise, along with that buttery, smoky corn, is a magnificent combination of flavors. Perfecto!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
8 ears corn on the cob, husked
¼ cup butter, melted, or as needed
½ cup freshly grated Cotija cheese
1 pinch salt to taste
1 lime, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, ancho chile powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil corn in the salted water for 5 minutes. Drain the corn.
  • Place ears of corn on hot grill and cook until the kernels begin to brown and caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the corn and continue to cook, turning ears after 1 to 2 minutes, until they are browned with slightly charred, caramelized spots.
  • Generously brush corn with melted butter and ancho-lime mayonnaise until kernels are coated. Sprinkle ears with Cotija cheese and salt. Garnish with slices of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 245.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

GRILLED CORN, MEXICAN STYLE



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Not only is this recipe very easy, it results in the kind of deep flavor associated with the crunchy street corn of Mexico. In many parts of Mexico, though, that crunchiness is highlighted with a creamy chile-lime sauce. This is more unusual than the tried, true and unbeatable butter-salt-and-pepper combination, and only slightly more complicated. Just mix together mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lime juice, chile powder, salt and pepper. It's pretty authentic, and a combination that brings out the grilled flavor, and balances the sweetness of fresh corn perfectly.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ears of corn, husked
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
Salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill, with heat medium-high and rack about 4 inches from the fire. Put corn on grill and cook until kernels begin to char, about 5 minutes, then turn. Continue cooking and turning until all sides are slightly blackened.
  • Mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice or chili powder if you like. Serve corn with chili-lime mayo.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 322 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

MEXICAN GRILLED CORN



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ears corn
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 lime, juiced
Red chili powder, to taste
2 limes cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Remove the husks of the corn but leave the core attached at the end so you have something to hold onto. Grill the corn on a hot grill or cast iron griddle pan until slightly charred. Turn it so it gets cooked evenly all over. Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and cilantro together. Grate the Parmesan in another bowl. While the corn is still warm slather with mayonnaise mix. Squeeze lime juice over the corn and shower with Parmesan. Season with chili powder and serve with extra lime wedges.

MEXICAN GRILLED CORN



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If corn on the cob is pure Americana, then this cheesy, chili-flecked Mexican rendition is pure genius. Try to use queso fresco or cotija, two Mexican cheeses that give a real-deal touch when swapped with the Parmesan in this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan
4 ears corn, husks and silk removed, cut in half
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, preferably chipotle
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. Place cheese on a plate or in a shallow bowl; set aside.
  • Brush corn with butter, and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until tender and slightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes; let cool 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Brush corn with mayonnaise, and roll in cheese to coat. Sprinkle with chili powder; serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g

MEXICAN CORN ON THE COB (ELOTE)



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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.

Provided by blakleyl

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ears corn, shucked
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup mayonnaise
½ cup grated cotija cheese
4 wedges lime

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 368 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh corn. Look for ears with tightly packed kernels and bright green husks. Avoid ears with dry or damaged husks.
  • Soak the corn in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will help to prevent the kernels from drying out.
  • Grill the corn over medium-high heat. This will help to create a nice char on the outside of the kernels while keeping the inside tender.
  • Rotate the corn every few minutes to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Remove the corn from the grill when the kernels are slightly charred and tender.
  • Season the corn with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include butter, salt, pepper, chili powder, and lime juice.

Conclusion:

Grilled corn is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for summer cookouts. By following these tips, you can make sure that your grilled corn turns out perfect every time. So fire up your grill and enjoy this classic summer treat!

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