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Grilled Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Grilled Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

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Grilled Elote (Mexican Street Corn) is the perfect summer side dish! Grilled corn topped with creamy and tangy sauce, cotija cheese and cilantro for the perfect bite!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 Ears of fresh sweet corn
  • ½ cup mayo
  • ½ cup mexican crema
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ cup cotija cheese
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 2 tbsp chili lime seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat the charcoal grill and get it set up for high heat grilling.
  2. Soak the ears of corn in water for 10-15 minutes. This will help prevent the corn husks from drying out during the grilling process.
  3. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of Mayo, ½ cup of Mexican crema and juice from ½ lime. Mix thoroughly then refrigerate until serving.
  4. Grill the corn at 350°F for 15 minutes indirectly of the heat.
  5. Remove the corn then carefully peel back the husk and discard the corn silk.
  6. Secure the husk together by wrapping it with 1 husk then tie a knot. This will give you a handle to eat the corn from. 
  7. Drizzle avocado oil on each ear then grill the corn over direct heat. Rotate the corn every 1-2 minutes. Remove once there is char on all sides of the corn. 
  8. While the corn cools down, coat it in the cream mixture then top with cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice and chili lime seasoning.
  • Author: Nick Nesgoda
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes