Juicy, sweet, garlicky, cheesy- we could go on and on describing these amazing elote-style corn ribs!
Elote-style corn is a traditional Mexican street dish that consists of grilled corn with a Cotija cheese, chili, mayo, and garlic sauce. It’s juicy, smoky, and irresistibly addictive!
It’s an ideal side for a Mexican meal or as a shared appetizer.
In our recipe, we have used roasted garlic to add a sweet and umami kick to the mayo-based sauce. We have also swapped out Parmesan cheese for a twist on the expected Cotija.
The whole dish is finished off with zesty lemon and herbaceous parsley to balance out the flavors perfectly.
Why you will love this Elote Corn Ribs recipe…
Garlic Parmesan Elote Corn Ribs
Equipment
Ingredients
Corn ribs:
- 4 ears of fresh corn, husked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Garlic Parmesan mayo:
- ⅓ cup mayo
- 1 whole head garlic, roasted*see notes
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- Cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut each corn cob lengthwise into quarters (aka ribs). Pro tip: microwave corn for 30 seconds to soften slightly before cutting—it makes slicing safer and easier!
- Toss corn ribs with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cut side down. Roast for 20–25 minutes until the edges curl and get golden brown.
- While the corn roasts, mash the roasted garlic into a paste. Mix with mayo, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and black pepper. Taste and adjust with more zest or garlic if you love bold flavor.
- Once the corn ribs are done, brush or spoon on the garlic Parmesan mayo while they’re still warm. Garnish with more grated Parmesan, parsley, and a pinch of lemon zest for extra zing.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving Suggestions
These elote-style corn ribs are the perfect appetizer or side for an all-out Mexican meal, its even better when shared. It pairs well with roasted or grilled meats and a crisp white wine or even a bowl of Mexican Pozole Rojo.
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Elote Corn Ribs FAQs
What is Mexican elote made of?
This classic Mexican street dish is made from grilled corn on the cob, drenched in a mayo-based sauce flavored with chili and lime. The whole thing is sprinkled with Coija cheese and cilantro.
How to make elote quickly?
Corn on the cob can take a while to cook, so to speed up the process, you can preboil it for 5-10 minutes. They won’t achieve as much of a smoky flavor this way, but they will cook quicker.
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