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Savory Mexican Street Corn Elote Recipe with Cotija Cheese Easy and Perfect

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A quick and easy Mexican street corn recipe featuring smoky grilled corn slathered in a creamy, tangy sauce and topped with salty Cotija cheese. Perfect for summer cookouts and crowd-pleasing gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons)
  • ¾ cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt to taste (kosher salt recommended)
  • Pinch of ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to about 400°F (205°C), allowing it to heat for approximately 10 minutes.
  2. Husk the corn ears completely and remove all silk. Brush each ear lightly with melted butter (about 1 tablespoon per ear).
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Place the corn directly on the grill grates. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes to ensure even charring with light blackened spots.
  5. Remove the corn from the grill and immediately slather generously with the prepared sauce using a spoon or brush.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese all over the sauced corn, pressing gently to help it stick.
  7. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired and serve with extra lime wedges on the side.

Notes

If Cotija cheese doesn’t stick well, pat the corn dry before applying the sauce. Avoid over-charring the corn to prevent bitterness. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute vegan mayo and coconut-based sour cream, and use nutritional yeast instead of Cotija cheese. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated gently.

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Keywords: Mexican street corn, elote, Cotija cheese, grilled corn, summer recipe, easy side dish, BBQ side, creamy sauce, lime, chili powder

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