Sauteed Corn with Spicy Cayenne, Fresh Lime, and Cheese Cotija
Loving the surge of popularity for Mexican street corn, also known as elote, Stateside? We totally get it! There's simply nothing better than slathering grilled corn with a mayonnaise concoction spiked with cayenne pepper, before dousing it with Cotija cheese and a squeeze of lime juice. Try it for yourself—just grill those beauties, pull back the husk for a built-in handle, and you're good to go!
Here's what you'll need:- 6 ears of corn, husks on- Cotija cheese crumbles (can be found in Latin markets or most grocery stores)- Store-bought mayonnaise will work fine, or you can whip up some homemade- Fresh garlic, minced- Kosher salt- Cayenne pepper- Lime, cut into wedges
Now let's make it:1. Combine mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.2. Crumble Cotija cheese in a shallow dish.3. Grill the corn on medium high heat until the husks are charred and the corn is cooked (about 35 minutes).4. Once cool enough to handle, peel back the husks to form a handle, then brush each cob with mayonnaise, roll in cheese, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Ready to level up your grilling game even more? Here are two homemade mayonnaise recipes that'll take your elote to the next level:
1. Quick Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
Ingredients:- 1 egg- 1 tablespoon lemon juice- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard- 1/4 teaspoon salt- 1 cup avocado oil
Combine all ingredients in a wide-mouth mason jar, blend, and refrigerate for up to a week.
2. Classic Sunflower and Olive Oil Mayonnaise
Ingredients:- 1 whole egg- 1 egg yolk- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar- 125 ml light olive oil (not extra virgin)- 125 ml sunflower oil- Salt to taste
Combine all ingredients in a tall, narrow jar, blend, and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Ready to get grilling and enjoy some delicious elote? Don't forget to stock up on Cotija cheese and Belgian endives from your local market, and feel free to spice things up with homemade mayonnaise!
- Servings: 6
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Grill Time: 35 minutes
[1] https://www.tasteandtellblog.com/sunflower-oil-mayonnaise/[2] https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/avocado_oil_mayonnaise/
- The popularity of Mexican street corn, or elote, has surged in the States, and it's easy to understand why with its tantalizing blend of mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, Cotija cheese, and lime juice.
- Under the category of 'uncategorized' recipes, we present to you a simple yet delicious elote recipe, perfect for those hot summer evenings.
- This elote recipe includes essential nutrients, such as fiber from the corn, protein from the Cotija cheese, and vitamins from the lime juice, making it a nutritious addition to your meal.
- For those seeking to elevate their grilling game, here are two creditline recipes for homemade mayonnaise, made with avocado oil or sunflower and olive oil, that will take your elote to new heights of flavor.
