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Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Grilled corn on the cob slathered in a creamy chili-lime sauce and dusted with cotija cheese.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 4 ears Corn on the cob
  • 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sour cream or Mexican Crema
  • 0.5 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 whole Lime wedges
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Peel back the husks of the corn and remove the silk, or remove husks entirely if preferred.

  3. 3

    Place corn directly on the grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and minced garlic.

  5. 5

    Once corn is cooked, remove from grill and immediately brush each ear generously with the mayonnaise mixture.

  6. 6

    Roll the corn in the crumbled Cotija cheese until evenly coated.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with chili powder and fresh cilantro.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

285

kcal

Protein

7

g

Carbs

22

g

Fat

20

g

Fiber

3

g

Sugar

6

g

Sodium

410

mg

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