Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Mexican street corn is brushed with mayonnaise, and sprinkled with cheese for a delicious bite.
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 corn on the cob
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (plus extra for serving)
- ½ teaspoon ancho chile powder
- ½ cup cotija cheese (or feta cheese, crumbled)
- 1 lime
Steps
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Remove the husk from the corn. Place the cobs directly on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, about 10 to 12 minutes.
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Remove from the grill and brush the cobs with butter.
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Brush the corn with mayonnaise and then sprinkle with cotija cheese.
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Garnish with cilantro and chili powder. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
323
kkal
Protein
6g
(12%)
Carbs
18g
(35%)
Fat
27g
(53%)
Macronutrients
Calories32316% DV
Protein6g12% DV
Carbs18g6% DV
Fat27g42% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
Rp 200
Per Serving
Rp 50/serving
🏠 Save ~Rp 400 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (14% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| corn on the cob | 4 | - | - |
| salted butter | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| mayonnaise | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| chopped fresh cilantro | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| ancho chile powder | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| cotija cheese | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| lime | 1 | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: Spend With Pennies
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