Authentic Elote Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)

Authentic elote corn on a sheet pan, garnished with chopped cilantro.

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Authentic Elote Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)

This authentic elote recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico's street vendors right to your backyard! Juicy grilled corn on the cob slathered with creamy sauce, cotija cheese, and spices.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: All Recipes, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 236kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

6 ears of corn husks and silk removed
2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoon lime juice (juice from 1 lime)
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta cheese)
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
lime wedges for serving

Instructions

PREP: Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Remove husks and silk from corn, rinse with cold water, and pat dry.
6 ears of corn
GRILL: Brush each ear of corn with melted butter. Place directly on grill grates and cook for 15-20 minutes, rotating every few minutes, until kernels are lightly charred.
2 tablespoons melted butter
SAUCE: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, 2 tablespoon lime juice, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
ASSEMBLE: Remove corn from the grill and place on a serving platter. Spread the mayo mixture over each ear of corn.
FINISH: Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese over the mayo mixture, then top with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!
½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese, ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges for serving

Notes

For best results, apply the mayo mixture while the corn is still hot.
Roll corn in the cotija cheese rather than just sprinkling for better coverage.
Leave a small piece of the stalk intact to use as a handle.
For a spicier version, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the mayo mixture.
No grill? You can boil corn for 5-7 minutes and then finish under the broiler.

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