Classic Mexican Elote
A vibrant and flavorful Mexican street corn dish, grilled to perfection and slathered in a creamy, spicy, and tangy sauce, finished with a sprinkle of cheese and chili powder.
Ingredients
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- 4 ears corn on the cob
(paid link) - ½ cup mayonnaise(paid link)
- 2 tbsp lime juice(paid link)
- ½ cup cotija cheese(paid link)
- 1 tsp chili powder(paid link)
- 2 tbsp cilantro(paid link)
- ½ tsp salt(paid link)
- ¼ tsp black pepper(paid link)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil(paid link)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush corn with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Grill corn for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and slightly charred.
8 min
- 3
While corn is grilling, prepare the sauce: in a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder.
- 4
Once grilled, carefully spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- 5
Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the sauced corn.
- 6
Serve immediately.
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