Here’s a quick and delicious recipe for Easy Mexican Street Corn (Elote) — creamy, tangy, spicy, and totally crave-worthy!
🌽🔥 Easy Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
📝 Ingredients:
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4 ears of corn, husked
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
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1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
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1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
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Juice of 1 lime
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Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
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Salt, to taste
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Lime wedges, for serving
🔥 Instructions:
1. Grill the Corn:
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Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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Grill corn for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through.
2. Mix the Sauce:
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In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream (or crema), lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
3. Slather & Coat:
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Brush or slather the grilled corn with the mayo mixture.
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Sprinkle generously with crumbled cotija cheese.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
4. Serve:
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Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over.
🧑🍳 Tips:
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Oven or stovetop method: Roast corn in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes or char on a hot skillet.
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For extra kick, add hot sauce or cayenne to the mayo mixture.
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Try cutting the kernels off the cob and tossing with the sauce for a Mexican street corn salad.