Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn)

Name: Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 ears of corn (husked); ¼ cup mayonnaise ((60g)); ¼ cup sour cream or Mexican crema ((60g)); Lime zest and lime juice of 1 lime; ½ cup grated cotija cheese ((56g)); 1 teaspoon chili powder; Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish); Fresh lime wedges (to serve)

Prep 5 min Cook 12 min Serves 4 Source

Ingredients

4 ears of corn (husked)
¼ cup mayonnaise ((60g))
¼ cup sour cream or Mexican crema ((60g))
Lime zest and lime juice of 1 lime
½ cup grated cotija cheese ((56g))
1 teaspoon chili powder
Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Fresh lime wedges (to serve)

Steps

1
Heat the grill to 400°F.
2
Grill the ears of corn until slightly charred and tender, about 12 minutes, turning occasionally.
3
While the corn is cooking, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and zest in a small bowl.
4
Using a brush, slather the mayonnaise mixture all over the grilled corn. Sprinkle with cheese and chili powder and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.