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Classic Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
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Make Classic Mexican Street Corn (Elote) at home. This recipe brings you the authentic, iconic grilled corn on the cob. Master the creamy, cheesy, and spicy topping with cotija cheese, crema, and chili powder. It’s a show-stopping summer side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the corn directly on the grates for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and slightly charred.
  3. While the corn grills, combine mayonnaise, Mexican crema, chili powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Mix well.
  4. Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the grill.
  5. Brush each ear of corn generously with the mayonnaise-crema mixture.
  6. Sprinkle the coated corn evenly with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
  7. Squeeze fresh lime juice over each ear of corn.
  8. Dust with additional chili powder if desired.
  9. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mayonnaise mixture.
  • If you do not have a grill, you can boil or roast the corn instead.
  • Cotija cheese can be found in most well-stocked grocery stores or Mexican markets.

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