Grilled corn on the cob in foil with mayo, aka Grilled Mexican Street Corn or Grilled Elotes, is sweet, smoky, creamy, and tangy. It’s the perfect side for all your grilling mains whether that be pork, steak, or burgers.
This is the best way to jazz up corn!
GRILLED CORN ON THE COB IN FOIL WITH MAYO
Grilled Mexican Street Corn or Elotes (Elote in English translates to “corn”) is grilled corn on the cobb that’s smothered with spices and cheese. It originated in Mexico City where street vendors sold this plentiful produce.
Of course, once in the U.S., we Americanized it with mayo, cream cheese, sour cream, and probably more ingredients that aren’t traditional. However, that’s the beauty of cooking you can cater any recipe to your tastes and liking.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR YOUR MEXICAN STREET CORN ON THE COBB
- Corn
- Cream Cheese
- Pinch of Sea Salt (per ear)
- Dry Smoking Rub
- Foil
- Sour Cream
- Tajin Seasoning
- Queso Cotija (grated)
- Chives
- Cilantro (optional)
Grilled Corn on the Cob in Foil with Mayo, Mexican Street Corn/Elotes
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- Greek Seafood Nachos
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible.
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GRILLED CORN ON THE COB IN FOIL WITH MAYO
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
- 6 medium ears of corn
- 2 medium limes zested and juiced
- ½ cup mayonnaise or cream cheese or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt more or less to your taste
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon Tajin seasoning
- 1 cup Queso Cotija grated
- ¼ cup Cilantro chopped, loosely packed
Instructions
- Start by covering the top half of your corn in lime juice, lime zest, and mayo.
- Combine the salt, paprika, chili powder, and cumin.
- Sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over corn.
- Wrap each ear of corn up in foil. Grill at 350 to 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately
Nutrition
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Shelby says
This gives the corn so much more flavor!
Wendy Polisi says
This recipe is so good! Perfect for the warmer weather.
Allyssa says
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing corn on the cob recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!