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Flavorful Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe with Easy Elote-Style Chili Lime Mayo

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This grilled corn on the cob is slathered with a tangy, spicy, creamy elote-style chili lime mayo and topped with crumbly cotija cheese, perfect for summer cookouts and quick backyard bites.

Ingredients

  • Fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • Olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Mayonnaise (½ cup)
  • Fresh lime juice (2 tablespoons, about 1 lime)
  • Chili powder (1 teaspoon, adjust to taste)
  • Garlic powder (¼ teaspoon)
  • Salt (a pinch, to balance flavors)
  • Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Extra lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to around 400°F (200°C), about 10 minutes.
  2. Husk the corn, removing all silk strands. Brush each ear lightly with olive oil or melted butter and sprinkle a pinch of salt over each ear.
  3. Place corn directly on the grill grates. Turn every 2–3 minutes to ensure even cooking and charring, about 10–12 minutes total, until golden-brown with some blackened spots.
  4. While the corn grills, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning as desired.
  5. Once corn is grilled, remove from heat and immediately brush generously with the chili lime mayo.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the coated corn, add chopped cilantro if using, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

If you don’t have a grill, roast the corn in the oven at 425°F for 20 minutes, turning halfway. For a dairy-free option, use vegan mayo and nutritional yeast instead of cotija cheese. Prepare the chili lime mayo up to 24 hours ahead for better flavor blending. Avoid microwaving leftovers to prevent mayo separation.

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Keywords: grilled corn, elote, chili lime mayo, summer recipe, barbecue side dish, Mexican street corn, cotija cheese, easy grilled corn

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