Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Grilled corn on the cob slathered in a creamy, tangy crema-mayo mixture and rolled in crumbled cotija cheese and chili powder, for a smoky-sweet-spicy bite in every kernel.
Why You'll Love This
- Ready in 25 minutes with just a handful of ingredients
- Perfect balance of smoky, creamy, tangy, and spicy
- A crowd-pleasing side for any backyard cookout
Ingredients
- 4ears fresh corn, husked
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- 1/3 cupmayonnaise
- 1/4 cupMexican crema or sour cream
- 1/2 cupcrumbled cotija cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 tspchili powder, plus more for serving
- 1/2 tspgarlic powder
- 1/4 tspkosher salt
- 1/4 cupfresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2limes, cut into wedges
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.
Method
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 450 F).
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