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Authentic Elote: Bold & Creamy Mexican Street Corn Recipe

Bold & Creamy Elote

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears Corn on the cob Shucked
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema Or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese Crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 whole Limes Cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Grill the shucked ears, turning occasionally, until charred in spots and fully cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
  • While grilling, whisk together the mayonnaise, Mexican crema, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
  • Remove from the grill and brush each ear generously with the mayonnaise mixture.
  • Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and chili powder evenly over the coated ears.
  • Serve immediately with lime wedges squeezed over the top.