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!

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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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GRILLED CORN ON THE COB IN FOIL WITH MAYO

This corn is sweet, smoky, creamy, and tangy. It’s the perfect side for all your grilling mains and so easy to make!

Author: Paula

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

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 ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon Tajin seasoning
1 cup queso fresco grated
¼ cup fresh 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.
Remove from the grill and allow to cool slightly. Drizzle melted butter, Tajin seasoning, Queso Cotija, and cilantro over corn.
Serve immediately

Nutrition

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4 Comments

This turned out absolutely wonderful! I put some diced jalapeños in it before I wrapped it in foil to heat it up. We will definitely make this again!

This gives the corn so much more flavor!

This recipe is so good! Perfect for the warmer weather.

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!