Mexican Street Corn Elote
Cuisine: Mexican
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Mexican street corn with this elote recipe. Charred corn topped with creamy mayo, tangy cotija cheese, and zesty lime juice is a burst of savory and refreshing goodness in every bite.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 4 ears of corn, husks removed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, and chili powder.
- Brush the grilled corn with the mayonnaise mixture.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese and cilantro over the corn.
- Squeeze lime juice over the corn before serving.