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Authentic Elote Recipe: Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cotija

Authentic Elote (Grilled Corn)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ears Corn on the cob shucked
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder or chipotle seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 Limes cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Place the shucked corn ears directly onto the grill grates. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until kernels are charred and tender.
  • While grilling, whisk together the crema, mayonnaise, and chili powder in a small bowl.
  • Remove the charred ears from the grill and immediately brush generously with the creamy sauce mixture.
  • Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese and chopped fresh cilantro evenly over each ear.
  • Serve warm with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.