A Taste of Carowinds Amusement Park Food at Home: Elote Grilled Corn

Bring home the flavors of the park with our new series A Taste of Carowinds. Our own Executive Chef Mitch Weaver is sharing some of his favorite recipes so you can make them at home.

First up: Elote Grilled Corn! 

Here is what you'll need:

• 5-7 each - Shucked Corn on the Cob
• ¼ cup - Unsalted Butter
• 1 TBSP - Kosher Salt
• Mayonnaise Mixture Recipe 
  • 1 cup - Mayonnaise
  • 1 TBSP - Chili Powder
  • 1 TBSP - Fresh Lime Juice (or Half Fresh Lime)
  • 1 TSP - Kosher Salt
  • 1 TSP - Black Pepper
• Parmesan Powder Recipe
  • 1 cup - Grated Parmesan (powdered)
  • 1 loose cup - Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 TBSP - Dried Chili Flakes
• Optional: Sour Cream Garnish
  • 1 Cup- Sour Cream
    • ½ Each-Fresh Lime Juice
    • ½ TSP- Cumin
    • ½- TSP Coriander Powder
    • 1 TSP- Chili Powder

Instructions:

• Combine all mayonnaise mixture ingredients and set aside.
• Finely chop cilantro and combine with parmesan powder ingredients. Set aside.
• On medium heat, grill corn until slightly brown with some charred kernels. Make sure not to burn all the kernels.

• Brush corn with butter and sprinkle with salt then remove from grill.

• Brush corn all around with mayonnaise mixture.

• Sprinkle parmesan powder over mayonnaise-brushed corn on all sides.

• Optional: Drizzle with or dip into sour cream mixture. 

Enjoy! Once you make your Elote Grilled Corn share it with us on social media with #Carowinds. Tell us what park eats you want to make at home on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.