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Mexican Street Corn

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

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for grilling)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Extra lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and brush corn with vegetable oil.
  2. Grill corn for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Remove corn from grill and brush each ear with the creamy sauce.
  5. Sprinkle generously with cotija cheese, chili powder, and paprika if using.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta cheese is a good substitute.
  • You can also cut the corn off the cob and mix all ingredients in a bowl for esquites (street corn salad).
  • For added heat, sprinkle with hot sauce or cayenne pepper.

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

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