Elotes Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)[cite: 1]

Mexican street corn, also known as Elote, is an amazing food experience packed with bold flavors[cite: 1]. Sweet corn is boiled and grilled, coated in a rich mayonnaise and crema sauce, and topped with tangy Cotija cheese and chili powder[cite: 1].

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 ears

Ingredients

Produce & Base

4 ears Corn[cite: 1] Husked entirely[cite: 1]
2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise[cite: 1] Provides a rich base[cite: 1]
2 Tablespoons Mexican crema[cite: 1] Or sour cream as a substitute[cite: 1]

Toppings

1/2 cup Cotija cheese[cite: 1] Freshly grated, or use queso fresco[cite: 1]
To taste Chili powder[cite: 1] Or Tajin for extra tang[cite: 1]
1 Lime[cite: 1] Quartered for serving[cite: 1]
For garnish Fresh chopped cilantro[cite: 1] Optional, but highly recommended[cite: 1]

Instructions

Fill a large, deep pot with clean water and toss a generous handful of salt into the water[cite: 1]. Bring the water up to a rapid, rolling boil, carefully lower your husked cobs into the hot water, and let them cook undisturbed for about ten minutes[cite: 1].
Once they are tender, carefully remove them from the boiling water[cite: 1]. Place the warm cobs directly onto a hot grill pan or outdoor gas/charcoal grill[cite: 1]. Turn them frequently until you get a gentle, patchy black char[cite: 1].
Grab a small, clean mixing bowl and whisk the mayonnaise and Mexican crema together until perfectly smooth[cite: 1].
Remove your charred cobs from the hot grill[cite: 1]. While they are still warm, use a silicone pastry brush to spread a thin, even layer of the creamy mixture all around each ear[cite: 1].
Sprinkle your freshly grated Cotija cheese very generously over the coated surface, rolling the cob gently to ensure complete cheese coverage[cite: 1].
Dust the chili powder or Tajin seasoning lightly over the white cheese layer[cite: 1].
Scatter fresh chopped cilantro over the top[cite: 1]. Serve immediately alongside a fresh lime quarter[cite: 1].

Notes

Pro Tip: Leave the stem attached when husking[cite: 1]! It acts as a natural handle, making the dish much easier and cleaner to eat[cite: 1]. If the stems are gone, carefully insert a sturdy wooden skewer into the base of the cob before serving[cite: 1].

Keyword Elote, Street Corn