Mexican Style Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe! (Elote)

[@ThePS3MaNify]

Wow I'm from Mexican background and you basically nailed it. My grandmother traditionally doesn't add any butter, celantro, chipotle and lime. She just adds mayo after the roasting of the corn. Than adds cheese (Queso fresco) and chile powder. It's an authentic Mexican appetizer and it is absolutely killer! Good video man!

[@tonyd4194]

Tried this tonight for Mothers day..UNBELIEVABLY GOOD!! Thanks for posting this. I followed it to the letter! This is my new favorite thing!!

[@FerchitoMexico]

Greg, I'm Mexican and I see the passion you put in your cooking. These are very good and with that "carta" beer you don't need anything else.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you very much Fercho! Cheers!

[@crybabybirb7011]

Don't worry, here in Texas mayo and corn makes so much sense! Looks lovely~

[@prolifikwuhn]

As a Mexican teen living in Southern California I grew up hearing the elote man ringing there bell and all the neighborhood kids running outside for some elotes. Great video, subscribed. (:

[@TROYCOOKS]

That is a nice twist Greg. I love grilled corn on the cob, but have never had it with mayo. I appreciate you showing how to make this. Looked wonderful!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Gotta' give it a go Troy!

[@howardjohnson2138]

I mixed all the ingredients together in a bowl, added a pound of frozen corn, then cooked it in my air fryer for half an hour. Really came out well. I highly recommend it and it’s a lot easier and makes far less of a mess than when the corn is on the cob.

[@Wequendi]

Hi, nice recipe, i´m mexican, i came across this and i would like to you give 3 suggestions, all we use for this recipe is: mayo, corn and chile piquin. 1.- don´t use butter, use more mayo instead, you want the cheese to stick to the corn. 2.- use panela shredded cheese, i´m not sure if that type of cheese is available there, just use any type of fresh cheese you can grate without loosing it´s tickness, you will want A LOT of cheese and 3.- use chile piquín instead of that mixture, chipotle is not for everyone and you won´t enjoy it as much as you would enjoy chile piquin, simplicity will give you the best results in most mexican recipes, also most of the flavor comes from the way you cook it, in most cases boiled corn will taste better than the grilled one. To boil corn you will want to use a little bit of YERBANIZ, about half a cup for every 8 portions (8 pieces of corn) and 1/4 tablespoon of aniseed or anise, you will taste the difference. Good luck.

[@lefty7887]

+Wequendi i thought he was doing it wrong and you just confirmed it...ive had mexican style corn in LA my whole life and your recipe sounds right

[@Wequendi]

+lefty7887 well variety is ok, recipe in this vid is actually pretty good, people are free to modify recipes, someone could come up with a version better than the original one, who knows!, in fact you will find different ways of doing it across mexico, i just find this a little messy, specially the chili mixture and butter, because who would like melted butter dripping off their food?, simplicity is always the way to go imo. If you would like to taste corn with butter you can always try to cook "esquites" they are grains of corn, you will need packs of corn grains or you could also take the grains off yourself (just make sure the corn is mature and not fresh), first you saute them with butter,then add water with epazote and boil for about 20 minutes or until it's ready. You take the grains out with a spoon and serve it in deep soup plates or cups (you decide how much water from the esquites you want or no water at all), you can top it with a lot of cheese, chili, lemon/lime juice or whatever you would like, most of the time mayo is added aswell but you decide if you want mayo or not. For accurate times you will need to find a recipe but with that you will be able to compare the taste between corn with butter and corn without it, it's not that different because mayo is already delicious.

[@isaacgarcia7001]

Wequendi Or you can use Tajin

[@ocsd1mark]

Wequendi o

[@straps8185]

It doesn't matter , make it how it suits you. Don't need to be like the street kind.

[@XxBlue831xX]

We do these when corn is in sale lol, but we only use mayo, Mexican chili powder or tapatio which you have there on your table, and queso cotija instead of fresco it has a stronger flavor. Will try these receipe next time, great video.

[@BallisticBBQ]

I love Cotija! I had intended to showcase the Tapatio, but my camera was starting to run out of memory on the card and I was trying to hurry! Didn't realize I hadn't used it until it was too late... But, my camera shutdown a couple seconds after I took the sip off of the beer! Cheers!!

[@bombizzle1720]

I'm Mexican and I love the original way but I also love it this way as well its so yummy

[@AussieAngeS]

Those flavours together would be fantastic on corn. Yum mayo and corn alone would be heavenly. Delicious Greg!

[@BallisticBBQ]

I love mayo! Thank you Angie!

[@AussieAngeS]

Me too. Looks so good

[@TheWolfePit]

Never had Elote........definitely going to try it once corn is in season around here! Fantastic Greg!!!

[@Anonymoose]

That looks incredible, Greg! I've never seen corn done this way, and the spring crop of really sweet white Silver Queen has just started coming in. I just brought some home a couple of days ago, and I see this happening today, in honor of Cinco De Mayo.

[@BallisticBBQ]

You will not regret it! Thanks my friend!!

[@JrBlaneknship]

Another hit Greg! I grill corn all the time and it alone has a killer sweet grilled taste... This is just euphoria for the tastebuds! Thanks for the vid!

[@BallisticBBQ]

You're gonna really like it Jr!

[@pinkcats6129]

I'm hungry now looks so good

[@leavemealonewillya]

I just love how so much of American cooking is unapologetic in regards to the use of butter, cheese and other "fatty" ingredients in and on the food. I'd probably be up for the leading part in The Blob 2 if I ever moved there. And I'm not even joking. Love you guys.

[@Hugs273]

F'n aye man! I was not even hungry at start of video but I am now! That looks so good! thanks for the recipe!

[@tree3po]

I just made this and it was the best corn I've ever had.

[@reminisce59]

I LOVE me some Elotè. Nice video. It's different than the way I'm used to getting it but I'm a foodie and appreciate different variations! I can't wait to try it with cilantro, yum. :)

[@GrandeMastaSexi]

One of the best food channels on KZbin. Always look forward to a new video. Keep it up buddy.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Brett!

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Hello Greg, my wife and I love Elote's. I'm going to do this next weekend. Thank you for the idea. Lime is a must for sure. Right into my CULINARY playlist. You are awesome Greg. CHEERS!!!! ROCK ON!!!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Dig it Fred! Cheers brother!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Wow, that is some gourmet corn there Greg! Looks delicious!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Rus!

[@angelaoakes7717]

I’m making this for the first time using your video!

[@bowhunter2439]

That's a winner right there Greg, cant wait to give this one a go....!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Charlie!

[@debbielynnwelcomekitchen9909]

looks so good and fresh! grilled corn on the cob with loads of butter!

[@BallisticBBQ]

That's hard to beat!

[@RichardBlaine]

Takes me back to when I lived in New Mexico! I would go to the outdoor swap meet just to get some of this type of corn dish! Fantastic!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Richard! For me, sweet white corn marks summer fun!

[@RichardBlaine]

Absolutely! We would order this corn from the snack stands and then there were girls on electric beer carts! OMG Summer in New Mexico! Tasty!

[@BallisticBBQ]

***** Girls on electric beer carts... What more could you ask for!

[@RichardBlaine]

I asked many of them to come home with me! well, it did not always work!

[@dicull588]

Yayyy! A new video before Monday!!! :D Thanks Greg! Loved it! I live in the Northeast and I have never seen corn done this way! Looks and sounds delicious...I will give it a try! Thanks again for having that little PM chat :)

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Diane! It was my pleasure!

[@USCANGELSFAN]

Looks good man.....I'm going to try it tomorrow. Thanks

[@cowboykelly6590]

You'll love it ... & will eat it that way all the time.

[@valcomm5]

That looks amazing Greg. You just can't beat great corn at a barbecue. You just can't do it. That looks and sounds amazing. Definitely on my to do list my friend. Wow. Fantastic job.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Russ! Grilling season is here brother!!!

[@valcomm5]

Finally.

[@MindCalmingSounds]

Awesome corn recipe. The corn guy would pass by my neighborhood daily and have always been a big hit here in Santa Ana. Most of them use Parkay and dry queso fresco.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thanks for stopping by! Cheers!

[@SlipperyChickenBBQ]

Never had mayo on corn but all the flavors sound amazing

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thanks Tom! And thanks for giving it a try by the way!

[@cowboykelly6590]

Slippery : THE BEST WAY TO EAT IT !!!

[@1khristtii]

*slow clap* Jk, its like a taco, put on it whatever you choose. Also, that cajun seasoning is the best

[@crisworkizer1523]

I Love all Mexican food ,but I have never tried that Corn.even in the hood I grew up in and it was smothered in Mayo.Maybe that was the reason.Yours looked a lot better Greg. so we will make it this Summer.Looks good,just could never get the Flavors to meld in my Head.Thanks for another great job

[@BallisticBBQ]

Please make it and let me know how you like it. Cheers!

[@robertmartinez1278]

Very nice cook...if I may suggest using "cotija" cheese, it applies & tastes so good 🍻

[@MrJayaustin]

Great recipe! Definitely gonna try it. Cheers 🍻

[@IamSamdelacruz]

Awesome, just like they sell them in Mexico. I recommend using Salsa La Tapatia or Salsa San Luis. That is what they use. I have never seen it with cilantro, but I guess it might give it an awesome flavor. I live in South Texas right across from the border and every time we crossed to visit family, had to get one of these Elotes Preparados. Great Video.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thanks! You're right about the Tapatia. I usually put some on while I eat it, which is why there was a bottle of it setting there. I totally forgot to mention that in my video!!! Cheers!

[@tomstestkitchen]

Awesome looking corn Greg, I have never had it like this. Will have to give it a try.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Tom. I think you'll dig it!

[@michaelb2826]

Greg is the best, always kills it!

[@wjrasmussen666]

I had some the other day and had to look this up.

[@ragiceaner]

Real nice with the Carta Blanca beer. 🍺 salud!

[@LumberjackPa]

Nice. I can't wait for fresh corn on the cob here in Pa. Thanks for sharing.

[@BallisticBBQ]

I love this time of the year! Thanks for stopping by!

[@LumberjackPa]

You betcha.

[@totallysick9999]

Yeah I am going to do this. Wow Greg this looks killer!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you! Lemme' know what you think!

[@anthonysorendino]

Thanks Greg. This looks killer.

[@iraAlbucher]

Looks good Greg--- Happy Cinco de Mayo!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Ira! Cheers!!

[@jimbonelson111169]

looks amazing,I am so trying this

[@BallisticBBQ]

You'll love it! It's my favorite way to eat corn. Cheers!

[@TX_TOAST]

Just made this , i give it 5 stars I melted some parkay squeeze butter and used cajun seasoning 🔥🔥 and McCormick mayo with lime

[@nuniemiliano7897]

No cheese?

[@agentsirus8415]

This is madness! When you pulled out the mayo, I figured you'd drank one too many Mexican beers and went off the deep end, Greg. But hey, I've been happy with some of the sauces you've shown us how to make, so I might have to try this.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Please TRY IT! It's KILLER! Thanks brother!!

[@Mickcotton]

I just Made Elote Fantastic Thank You Greg:)

[@armandopina739]

Looks very authentic to me.

[@Kapooooot]

Man I miss this food at the fair.. Def gotta make it sometime!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Screams Fair Food, huh? Take care!

[@BarbecueTricks]

looks fantastic... i need those plates! perfect size... authentic for sure- i needed that cheese shot for our corn vid-- i mentioned it but needed THAT shot.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Bill! Your video was killer though. I laughed when I checked my email and saw that upload. I probably would have passed on the video had I not already picked up all of the corn and everything. It was fun though! We really enjoy this kind of corn. Take care buddy!

[@kingsavage1503]

that looks super good man

[@uhsfilmcrew]

I can taste the butter already. I live in Laredo, TX. I know all these dishes.

[@mshortyscreations]

Yum that’s how I like my corn make me hungry hehe

[@Carnivorefitness2024]

Looks fantastic, I am gonna make these tomorrow, thanks Greg!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Gary!

[@saniatrisha7817]

Can you please make a video on how to make that mayo?? I've been searching for it everywhere but couldn't find the perfect mexican one! Please!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

+sania trisha This was just plain old mayo. If you'd like to jazz it up, you could add a little chipotle sauce though.

[@saniatrisha7817]

+Ballistic BBQ okay!! Thank you! 😊

[@calumryan6328]

lol. he called it 'mayo', didn't seem particularly unique

[@ValentineLissar]

This looks great! I'm going to try this!

[@mkllove]

Cooking shows I've seen ( Ric Bayless ) showed something like this but they put all the mayo and cheese etc on the corn first and grilled or baked it until the corn starts to look a little burned on some of the kernels ( it isn't really ) I modified the recipe by wrapping them in foil before grilling to limit flare ups.

[@michaellmikeyymike]

looks great Greg! Mayo's an excellent idea.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Michael. It really works!

[@JAK3080]

Is that a Weber kettle?where did you get those grates? They look amazing!

[@chefmike9945]

Greg! Mayo, who knew. Great recipe anyone could and should try. Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo however today is Star War's Day. MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU. Blessings ChefMike

[@BallisticBBQ]

And may the 4th me with you Mike! Cheers buddy!

[@Bickidan]

Maybe you can add the lime and chili powders to the mayo for a better coverage?

[@TessCooks4u]

Looks like awesome corn! Mayo, yes.

[@ponny731]

Greg! Great recipe you shared! But just wanted to give you an opinion on your recipe.... Use queso cotija intead of queso fresco. Trust me it will give a twist to the corn!! Keep up the videos!! Greetings!

[@BallisticBBQ]

I'll give it a go. Cotija is my favorite taco cheese! Love that stuff!!

[@Ashley-ce6vn]

Making this tonight thanks!

[@thedailyvariety4407]

You left the greenery on for a convenient handle, why use tongs to turn them? Love your channel...

[@drdrew3]

Because the cob and leaves get hot AF. About 400F

[@jesus500]

Im gunna hit up the elote man tomorrow, haha.

[@BigMeatSunday]

this has become one of my favorites man, the sweet from the grilled corn and that salty flavor from the fresco is awesome, but i bet the mayio just makes it insane tasty... Rocking dish man, love this ! happy may 5th !

[@BallisticBBQ]

Cheers brother!

[@robertbentzel6881]

Where did you get your grill grates. I know they don’t come with a Weber

[@SmokedReb]

That looks awesome Greg! Thanks for sharing.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you for stopping by Brian!

[@weightlosscheryl3019]

Looks amazing!

[@HeCute_]

Haven’t had some elote in years. Man I should make some

[@shondale71]

That looks delicious

[@robertbentzel6881]

Where did you get your grill grate. It didn’t come with the Weber

[@DanWebster]

This looks purty bueno Greg.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you Dan!

[@jorgegarza2540]

Nothing beats a nice grilled elote with an ice cold Carta Blanca...

[@KIRBBQ]

Thanks for sharing Greg.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thanks for check'n it out Kirby!

[@robertyoon]

Love this corn!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you! It's my favorite!

[@ChezJohn]

hi Greg, listen i cant get to your website to get these recipes, have u moved? plz help...

[@shampoovta]

As the kids say. It's bomb.

[@elrabbitsbbq]

Ese es el elote that's some fine looking elote Greg Keep up the good work Brother

[@BallisticBBQ]

Cheers Manuel!

[@jslime]

Just tried this myself... it is super easy to do, and tastes SOOOOOOO good. Thanks for putting the vid together!

[@rootboycooks]

Awesome recipe! my old lady will love it but I won't tell her about the mayo until after she stuffs her self. Thumbs up for Carta Blanca!

[@BallisticBBQ]

LOL! Thanks Sal!

[@FarkyJ]

wooow thats crazy delicious :D

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you!

[@AlexanderWu4587]

Awesome! Just how I like my corn. By the way, the leftovers (there might be some) could be a part of a killer corn salsa. Cheers Greg!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Great idea! Thank you!!!

[@dontstarepleasek]

Keep in mind when you watch people from other parts of the world make your national dishes we don’t always have the same ingredients available. No one is trying to be disrespectful.

[@libra9290]

Is the the cilantro optional because I've always wanted to try this but I hate cilantro

[@roostercrow8076]

+Audrey Morris Me too, I'm just going to leave it off

[@DrMaxwell]

+Audrey M the ones i tried in mexico didnt have cilantro.. first time i see someone put cilantro on it hehe so you're good without it!

[@TobiramaRedEyes]

You all need to eat this, it's delicious :D

[@toughsuga2]

I seen a place that does this. It looked tasty

[@Cremantus]

Corn is not very common on the grill here in Germany... but, it is very interesting... is it an appetizer for you or tends it more to be just like main course? Anyway, I will try this in the summer for sure. Thumbs up!

[@BallisticBBQ]

It is a very common side dish here served with BBQ or pretty much anything cooked outdoors. Most commonly served up with just a little butter and salt. You'll usually see white sweet corn (like I used) or common yellow corn. The white corn is very sweet and crisp!

[@jslime]

any idea how many calories are in one of these?

[@LunaYvette123]

I’m from Laredo Texas, mexico is besides me, I have family there my whole city has to do with Mexicans, the original recipe is ( A lot of mayonnaise with cotija cheese & some lemon! Also you can add tajin for spice or lemon pepper seasoning ! ) some add butter some don’t.

[@christysalazar3693]

in México we don't use cilantro on elotes asados and the chilli is piquin no chipotle :/

[@stevenhaas9622]

for most of his audience chilli piquin is impossible to get.

[@Jorge01234]

herrdoktorprofessor Everyone should demand Chile Piquin at your local stores!!!

[@m.w.6526]

It's corn, chill out

[@cindylov3la387]

this looks awesome but....traditional corn is made by boiling corn not grilled. also mayo first then queso fresco then butter not melted though you can pick up a squeeze bottle from grocery store to make it easier then chili powder. that's the way you'll find them in streets of LA :)

[@getmulah619]

makin that hood snack like a chef wood lol we still have cars pull up in the hood and they would just scream elote!!

[@rickymccartyii1396]

Parmesan cheese is amazing too

[@soulextracter]

Wow! This war really awesome, I like to mix stuff that you don't think would work well together! My father made me try this awesome combo where you sauté some chrimps in butter and Sambal Oelek, then you have it on a piece if toasted bread with some mayo! :) Try it!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Dig the user dame bro! We all feel your pain!!!! I'll give that combo a try. Thanks!

[@LuisPenseQue]

Cotija cheese is also a great one for elote!

[@BallisticBBQ]

I love Cotija! Love it on tacos!!!

[@SmokeyGoodness]

We're doing this! No doubt about it… But I'm gonna wait a couple of months 'till the worlds BEST sweet corn is available. (Olathe sweet corn from the west slope in Colorado)… None better anywhere, and it's perfect of this level of awesomeness. Hurry July!

[@BallisticBBQ]

And I thought the East Slope produced the best! :D Thanks Dan!!!

[@SmokeyGoodness]

It's all "factory farmed" out here. Herbicides, pesticides,GMOs, etc. Olathe sits in a valley, surrounded on 3 sides by buttes and mountain ranges. Minerals run down into the valley with snow melt & rain, and they raise the crops without spraying any of the industrial crap on it. GUUUUD stuff!

[@MaxKuznetsof]

Looks crazy :)

[@BallisticBBQ]

Crazy good!