Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Enjoy the vibrant and flavorful Mexican street corn, known as elote, topped with creamy mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and spices for a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn, husked Choose the freshest sweet corn for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise For the creamy topping.
- 1/2 cup sour cream Adds richness to the topping.
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese Traditional cheese used in elote.
- 2 tablespoons lime juice Freshly squeezed for brightness.
- 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste for spice.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances the flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances overall taste.
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Adds a fresh touch.
- Lime wedges (for serving) To squeeze over corn before eating.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Husk the corn and remove all silk strands. Rinse the corn under cold water.
Cooking
- Place the corn directly on the grill. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and have visible grill marks.
- While the corn is grilling, prepare the elote topping by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Once the corn is grilled to your liking, remove it from the grill and let it cool for a minute.
Assembly
- Spread a generous amount of the mayonnaise mixture over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the top.
- Finish with more chili powder if desired and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
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Notes
For larger gatherings, consider serving elote in cups, or set up a toppings bar for customization. Pair with refreshing beverages like iced tea for a complete experience.