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Mexican Street Corn: Discover the Perfect Elote Recipe!

A delicious and creamy Mexican street corn recipe known as Elote, featuring grilled corn coated in a flavorful mayonnaise mixture and topped with cotija cheese and cilantro.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears of fresh corn husked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and slightly charred. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, garlic powder, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. Once the corn is cool enough to handle, brush the mayonnaise mixture generously over each ear of corn.
  5. Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese over the coated corn, pressing gently to help it adhere.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ear of cornCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce to the mayonnaise mixture.
  • Try using grilled corn on the cob as a salad topping by cutting the kernels off the cob and mixing them with the dressing and cheese for a delicious side dish.

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