Name: Authentic Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 ears fresh white corn, husks removed; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder (plus extra for dusting); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Authentic Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Recipe

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Make classic Mexican street corn at home. This easy elote recipe features grilled corn coated in a creamy, tangy sauce, cotija cheese, and smoky chili powder, perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Author: purejoyalex
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Total Time: 22 min
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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8 ears fresh white corn, husks removed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder (plus extra for dusting)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Prepare the grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
Grill the corn directly over the heat, turning occasionally, until kernels are lightly charred and tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
While the corn grills, prepare the coating. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream or crema, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt until smooth. This is your authentic elote coating.
Remove the grilled corn from the heat.
To serve as Elote (on the cob): Brush each ear of corn generously with the mayonnaise mixture.
Roll the coated corn immediately in the crumbled cotija cheese, pressing gently so it adheres.
Sprinkle the cheese-covered corn with extra chili powder and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
To serve as Esquites (off the cob): Cut the kernels off the grilled corn cobs. Toss the kernels in a bowl with the mayonnaise mixture, cotija cheese, chili powder, and cilantro. Serve in small bowls.

Notes

For an extra smoky grilled corn flavor, use a small amount of mesquite wood chips on your grill.
If you cannot find cotija cheese, use a firm, salty feta cheese as a substitute.
You can make this recipe using an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan for the char marks.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ear
Calories: 280
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 350
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 7
Unsaturated Fat: 15
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 3
Protein: 7
Cholesterol: 25

Find it online: https://purecookingjoy.com/elote-mexican-street-corn-recipe/