Here’s a quick and Easy Mexican Street Corn (Elote) recipe that brings bold, creamy, cheesy flavor with minimal effort:
🌽 Easy Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Ingredients:
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4 ears of corn, husked
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon chili powder (or TajÃn)
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¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta/parmesan)
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1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions:
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Grill the Corn:
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Grill corn for 7–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred in spots. -
Mix the Sauce:
In a bowl, stir together mayo, sour cream, garlic powder, chili powder, and lime juice. -
Coat the Corn:
Remove corn from grill and brush each ear generously with the mayo mixture. -
Add Toppings:
Sprinkle with cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Add an extra dusting of chili powder if desired. -
Serve Warm:
Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.