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Flavorful Mexican Street Corn Elote Recipe with Cotija Cheese Easy and Perfect

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A quick and easy Mexican Street Corn (Elote) recipe featuring smoky grilled corn slathered in a creamy mayo-lime sauce and topped with salty Cotija cheese. Perfect for summer gatherings and a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husks removed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C), approximately 10 minutes.
  2. Remove husks and silk from the corn ears. Brush each ear lightly with melted butter, coating all sides.
  3. Place the corn on the grill. Turn every 2-3 minutes to get an even char all around, grilling for a total of 10-12 minutes until golden brown spots with some darker grill marks appear but kernels are not burnt.
  4. While the corn grills, combine mayonnaise, Mexican crema (or sour cream), fresh lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust lime or chili to taste.
  5. Once the corn is cooked and slightly cooled (warm is best), generously slather the mayo-lime sauce all over each ear using a brush or spoon.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese evenly over the sauced corn. Optionally, scatter chopped cilantro on top and dust with extra chili powder for more heat.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon of water or lime juice to loosen it. Let the corn cool slightly before applying sauce to help it stick better. Oil grill grates or pan before grilling to prevent sticking. For vegan version, substitute mayo and crema with vegan alternatives and use nutritional yeast instead of Cotija cheese.

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Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Elote, Cotija Cheese, Grilled Corn, Summer Recipe, Easy Side Dish, BBQ Side, Mexican Food

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