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Flavorful Grilled Corn Elote Recipe Easy Street Style Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy street-style grilled corn elote recipe featuring smoky charred corn with a creamy, tangy, and spicy sauce topped with crumbly Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Perfect for summer gatherings and casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 fresh ears of corn, husked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). If using a grill pan, heat it on the stove over medium-high heat.
  2. Husk the corn, removing all silk strands. Brush each ear evenly with melted butter.
  3. Place the ears directly on the grill grates. Turn every 2-3 minutes with tongs to get an even char all around. Grill for about 10-12 minutes until kernels are tender and slightly blackened in spots.
  4. While the corn cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Once grilled, immediately brush or spoon the creamy sauce over the hot corn, making sure every kernel is covered.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese generously over the coated corn, then scatter chopped cilantro on top.
  7. Squeeze a little extra fresh lime juice over each ear if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan or broil the corn in the oven, turning frequently. For dairy-free, substitute mayo and sour cream with vegan versions and use nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese instead of Cotija. The sauce can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor. Press cheese gently into the sauce to help it stick better.

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Keywords: grilled corn, elote, street style corn, Mexican street food, summer recipe, barbecue side dish, creamy corn, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime

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