Absolutely! Here’s a classic Mexican Street Corn (Elote) recipe that’s easy and insanely tasty:
Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Recipe
Ingredients:
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4 ears of corn, husked
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
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1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled) — or feta if you can’t find cotija
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1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
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Lime wedges (for serving)
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Salt to taste
Instructions:
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Grill the corn:
Preheat your grill (or use a grill pan). Grill the corn over medium-high heat, turning every 2-3 minutes, until charred in spots and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes). -
Mix the sauce:
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Mexican crema (or sour cream), lime juice, and a pinch of salt. -
Coat the corn:
Once the corn is grilled, brush the mayo-crema mixture all over each ear of corn while it’s still warm. -
Add toppings:
Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese generously over the coated corn. Then dust with chili powder and garnish with chopped cilantro. -
Serve:
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Optional: Add a dash of smoked paprika for extra smoky flavor or some hot sauce if you want more heat.