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Elote: Classic Mexican Grilled Corn
Elote, also known as Mexican Street Corn, is a mouthwatering delicacy that's a staple of Mexican street food culture. A perfect blend of smoky, tangy, creamy, and spicy, this recipe takes grilled corn on the cob to a whole new level. The corn is grilled to perfection, brushed with a luscious coat of creamy, tangy sauce, sprinkled with salty Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, and served with a squeeze of fresh lime. It's a flavor explosion in every bite!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Corn on the cob
- 4, with husks and silk removed
- Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup
- Sour cream
- 1/4 cup
- Fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons
- Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste
- Cotija cheese
- 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
- Lime wedges
- 4, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn on the cob for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until it's lightly charred and cooked through.
- While the corn is grilling, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lime juice, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined.
- Once the corn is grilled, brush each cob evenly with the prepared sauce, making sure to coat all sides.
- Sprinkle the crumbled Cotija cheese and finely chopped cilantro over the sauced corn.
- Serve the elote hot, with a lime wedge on the side for each cob. Squeeze the fresh lime over the corn for an extra pop of tangy flavor.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Appetizer • Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 12 minutes • Calories: 220 • Fat: 14g • Carbs: 20g • Protein: 5g • Sodium: 420mg • Sugar: 6g
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