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How to Make Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn) Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This classic Mexican street food recipe for Elote, or Mexican grilled corn, offers perfectly charred corn ears coated with creamy mayonnaise, tangy lime, spicy chili powder, crumbled Cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. It’s a flavorful, easy-to-make snack or side dish that captures the vibrant tastes of Mexico in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 6 ears of corn (husks and silks removed)

For the Toppings

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill for indirect grilling on medium-high heat, or alternatively, heat an indoor grill pan on direct medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the corn.
  2. Grill Corn: Place the ears of corn on the heated grilling surface and cook for about 10 minutes, rotating frequently to ensure all sides develop a nice char and the corn is cooked through to your desired doneness.
  3. Apply Mayonnaise: Remove the grilled corn from the heat and spread approximately 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise evenly over each ear while still warm, which helps the toppings adhere.
  4. Add Seasonings and Cheese: Sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon of chili powder on each ear for a spicy kick. Then, generously top each ear with about 2 tablespoons of crumbled Cotija cheese followed by an even sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro to add color and freshness.
  5. Serve with Lime: Serve the prepared Elote immediately, accompanied by lime wedges to squeeze over the corn for a zesty finishing touch.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your preferred spice level.
  • Cotija cheese can be substituted with feta or Parmesan if unavailable, but the flavor will differ slightly.
  • For a smoky flavor, grill the corn directly over the flame briefly before moving to indirect heat.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best taste; bottled lime juice will affect the freshness.
  • Elote is best served immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm corn and cool toppings.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/how-to-make-elote-grilled-mexican-street-corn-recipe/