Parmesan Mayo Mexican Corn

Dripping in salty perfection, Mexican Grilled corn (on the cob) is about as delicious as it gets. The best part of this corn on the cob is simply the really easy topping – Parmesan cheese and mayo make a surprisingly delicious combination that heats up the corn and provides a saturated, flavorful crunch in every bite.

What is Elote?

Called “elote”, Mexican Corn is delicious grilled corn with a topping made up of mayo and Parmesan cheese. Dripping with perfect seasonings and that wonderful savory grill taste, you will be salivating waiting out this corn, which can be a dinner on its own.

I love serving this type of corn as a side with another Mexican inspired dish like taco tortellini or layered burrito pie.

Ingredients

You wont need too many ingredients this side dish.

You will need corn on the cobb, full-fat Hellmann’s mayo and sour cream, plus lots of grated Parmesan. I also suggest a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a pinch of red cayenne pepper for kick.

How to Grill Corn with Mayo and Parmesan

Preheat an outdoor grill ( 350-400 degrees on gauge).
Remove husks of corn on the cob, or pull back and leave on sweet corn if you prefer a fancier presentation.
Grill corn on the heat for 10-15 minutes, rotating corn halfway through cooking so all the kernels get good and heated.
Corn should be bright and yellow when done and slightly charred on each side.

Mexican Mayonnaise Parmesan Cheese Topping

Let’s make that cream sauce! In a mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, sour cream, and 1/4 cup of fresh chopped cilantro in a large bowl. This is your delicious creamy sauce topping!
Remove ears of corn from the grill and use a basting brush to brush corn and spread the mayonnaise mixture onto the corn.
Sprinkle generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Optionally, add a light sprinkling of Cayenne pepper, or if you shy from the spice, regular black pepper and a pinch of salt.
Return corn cobs to the hot grill and heat for an additional 5-10 minutes, frequently rotating to cook on each side.
Serve ears of corn sprinkled with the juice of a lime, chopped cilantro, and an additional teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper if desired.

More Mexican Inspired Corn Sides

If you love adding corn to your side dishes, I have a few other excellent recipes that may be great for you. Try Mexican street corn casserole, street corn salad, or cast iron charred corn.