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Authentic Mexican street corn: 7 amazing steps

Mexican street corn

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This authentic Mexican street corn recipe will guide you through creating delicious elote at home in just seven simple steps. Perfect for a flavorful side dish or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Grill or boil the corn until tender.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin.
  3. Season the mixture with salt to taste.
  4. Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the corn.
  5. Sprinkle generously with cotija cheese.
  6. Dust with additional chili powder.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

  • For grilling, you can remove the husks or leave them on for a more rustic presentation.
  • If you don’t have cotija cheese, feta cheese can be a good substitute.
  • Adjust chili powder to your spice preference.

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