Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Savor the flavors of summer with this delicious Mexican Street Corn, loaded with creamy goodness and smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 ears of sweet corn
- 1/2 cup crema or sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until nicely charred on all sides.
- Mix together crema, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt until well combined.
- Brush the crema mixture over each ear of corn generously.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding garlic powder or lime zest to the crema mixture.