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Melt-in-your-mouth Mexican street corn with 4 amazing twists

Mexican street corn
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Learn how to make authentic Mexican street corn, known as Elote, at home. This recipe is easy to follow and will guide you through the steps to create this delicious and flavorful street food.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of fresh corn
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: finely chopped red onion, extra cilantro, or a drizzle of hot sauce for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and slightly charred.
  3. While the corn is grilling, prepare the sauce by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chopped cilantro, chili powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Once the corn is grilled, carefully remove it from the grill.
  5. Brush each ear of corn generously with the prepared sauce.
  6. Roll the sauced corn in the crumbled cotija cheese, pressing gently to adhere.
  7. Garnish with optional chopped red onion, extra cilantro, or a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Elote!

Notes

  • You can also cook the corn by boiling or roasting it if grilling is not an option.
  • Cotija cheese is a traditional Mexican cheese, but feta cheese can be used as a substitute if cotija is unavailable.
  • Adjust the chili powder and other seasonings to your preference for spice level.

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