Elotes Asados (Grilled Corn on the Cob)

Elotes asados are grilled corn on the cob, also known as Mexican street corn. The grilled corn is a flavorful blend of ingredients. It is an excellent combination of slightly sweet and smoky flavors. 

Elotes asados are a traditional staple Mexican street food. It is a popular snack item found on the streets of Mexico. The street food vendors prep and serve the corn on a stick to their customers. 

The elotes asados are fresh grilled corn grilled on the open grill, coated with creamy sauce, cheese, and a chili topping. Grilling the corn on an outdoor grill gives the corn a charred and smokey flavor. Opt for fresh, ripe sweet corn for this grill corn dish. 

Ingredients Details

Corn: fresh corn
Lime: fresh lime
Mayonnaise: real mayonnaise; alternative Mexican cream or sour cream
Cheese: cotija cheese; crumbled queso fresco
Seasoning powder: chili powder
Garnish
Cilantro: fresh cilantro

Ingredients

• 4 corns

• 1 lime

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 1 ½ cups cotija cheese

• 2 tablespoons chili powder

Garnish

• Cilantro

• Lime wedges

Instructions

Lime. Cut a lime, then use half a lime to squeeze a dash of lime juice onto each corn prior to grilling. For garnish, cut a lime into wedges.

Grill. Grill corn over low-medium heat. Grill the corn until slightly charred. Let them cool.

Corn toppings. Brush a thick layer of mayonnaise on each corn, fully coating each one. Roll each corn on the cotija cheese, fully coating each one. Sprinkle each corn with chili powder. Then use half a lime to squeeze a dash of lime juice onto each corn. 

Garnish. Add cilantro pieces to the corn and lime wedges to the dish.