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Elote

A delicious Mexican street food featuring grilled corn on the cob slathered with a creamy, zesty topping, Cotija cheese, and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 ears of corn
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Brush for applying toppings
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving platter
  • Skewers (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the husks and silk from 4 ears of corn.
  3. Place the corn on the grill and cook for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, the juice of 1 lime, and 1 teaspoon chili powder.
  5. Brush the creamy topping generously over each ear of hot corn.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese evenly over the coated corn.
  7. Season with salt to taste and, if desired, an extra sprinkle of chili powder.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle with hot sauce or add a squeeze of lime just before serving.