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Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

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Grilled Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, is a popular Mexican street food featuring charred corn on the cob slathered in a creamy, tangy sauce with cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder (plus extra for garnish)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
  2. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred all over, about 10 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
  4. Brush the hot grilled corn generously with the sauce mixture.
  5. Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese and extra chili powder.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro if using, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a bit of smoked paprika or cayenne to the sauce.
  • If you can’t find cotija cheese, use feta as a substitute.
  • You can also cut the grilled corn off the cob and mix with the sauce for esquites (a salad-style version).
  • Serve immediately while warm for the best texture and taste.

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Keywords: elote, grilled corn, mexican street corn, cotija, chili lime, summer side dish

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