Grilled Mexican Street Corn Recipe.
Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote Recipe)
Mexican Street Corn, or "elute," is sweet corn on the cob dipped in a tangy, spicy cream sauce and topped with crumbled Cotija cheese and cilantro.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper powder, for garnish
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (plus lemon wedges for serving)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro (reserve some for garnish)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 corn cobs
Instructions
- Husk and roll the corn into a single heavy-duty layer to completely enclose the corn, then grill the corn in foil.
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, minced garlic, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Stir the mixture and set aside.
- Partially loosen the corn to cool for a few minutes before applying the sauce. Keep tin foil under the corn to use for serving the corn.
- Using a roasting brush, generously brush with sauce and generously sprinkle with Cotija cheese. Garnish with chili powder and coriander. Served with lemon wedges.
Hi. Can we used canned corn for this recipe and add the sauce to it? If so, how many cans for this recipe? Thanks!
Can you make mac n cheese balls/fried mac and cheese balls please?
Can you make a VERY, VERY CRISPY chicken sandwich please? Thanks!
Haven’t tried this way yet, but here in SoCal we buy it on the street and it’s made with butter, mayo, garlic salt, parmesan cheese, and chile powder.
P.S. Have tried many of your recipes and love them!
I love all of your recipes, I have cooked some, thanks so much. I just wish all of your recipes would include a video to view 🙂🙂
This has become my absolute favorite way to eat corn! It is the perfect side dish for just about anything we throw on the grill!
Yum! I always get this when I see it, now I can make it whenever I want. This recipe is so delicious!
Yum!! Everything about this is delicious!! Best way to eat corn in my opinion!
How can you make this without a grill?
I don’t have a grill can this be done in the oven somehow?
We had this with our dinner tonight it was wonderful. Thanks.