Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn) for #SundaySupper
Need a gluten free side dish? Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn) for #SundaySupper could be an excellent recipe to try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 238 calories, 9g of protein, and 16g of fat each. For $1.33 per serving, this recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Many people made this recipe, and 402 would say it hit the spot. It is brought to you by Magnolia Days. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour. Head to the store and pick up ears of corn, lime wedges, parmesan cheese, and a few other things to make it today. It is a rather cheap recipe for fans of Mexican food. With a spoonacular score of 41%, this dish is good. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Elote Mexican Grilled Corn, Elote – Mexican Grilled Corn, and Elote Grilled Mexican Corn Salad.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
6 ears of corn, husks on
1/2 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Lime wedges for serving
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated cotija or parmesan cheese
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons sour cream
Equipment:
grill
kitchen twine
bowl
aluminum foil
Cooking instruction summary:
Peel back the husks to loosen them from the corn. Do not remove husks. Soak the corn in cold water for 20 minutes.Prepare a medium hot grill (about 350 degrees F).Peel back the husks leaving at least two outer layers attached at the end. Remove the silk and pull the husks back up. Tie with cooking twine or a piece of husk (not too tightly so that steam can be relased during grilling).Place the ears on the grill. Cover grill. Cook for 20 minutes, turning ears every 5 minutes for even cooking. The corn is done with the kernels are soft. Be careful not to over-cook or the corn will be mushy.While the ears are grilling, make the spread. In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, sour cream, ancho chili pepper, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine.Spread a thin layer of the cheese on a plate or sheet of aluminum foil.Handle the grilled corn with caution because they will be hot. Safety first to avoid burns.Peel back and remove the husk from an ear of corn. Brush the spread on the corn. Roll the coated corn in the cheese. Repeat process with remaining corn.Serve immediately with additional ancho chile pepper and lime wedges. Squeeze the lime over the corn and sprinkle with more pepper if desired.
Step by step:
1. Peel back the husks to loosen them from the corn. Do not remove husks. Soak the corn in cold water for 20 minutes.Prepare a medium hot grill (about 350 degrees F).Peel back the husks leaving at least two outer layers attached at the end.
2. Remove the silk and pull the husks back up. Tie with cooking twine or a piece of husk (not too tightly so that steam can be relased during grilling).
3. Place the ears on the grill. Cover grill. Cook for 20 minutes, turning ears every 5 minutes for even cooking. The corn is done with the kernels are soft. Be careful not to over-cook or the corn will be mushy.While the ears are grilling, make the spread. In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, sour cream, ancho chili pepper, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
4. Spread a thin layer of the cheese on a plate or sheet of aluminum foil.Handle the grilled corn with caution because they will be hot. Safety first to avoid burns.Peel back and remove the husk from an ear of corn.
5. Brush the spread on the corn.
6. Roll the coated corn in the cheese. Repeat process with remaining corn.
7. Serve immediately with additional ancho chile pepper and lime wedges. Squeeze the lime over the corn and sprinkle with more pepper if desired.
Nutrition Information:
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