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grilled mexican street corn

Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6 - 8 ears
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 –8 medium ears sweet corn husks removed
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest from 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice from 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the grill to 400°F and clean the grates.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the Mexican crema or sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, ground chipotle pepper, lime zest, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste and set aside.
  3. Place the corn directly on the grill grates.
  4. Grill the corn for about 3 minutes per side, rotating to cook evenly, until charred in spots.
  5. Remove the corn from the grill while still hot.
  6. Brush or spoon the crema mixture generously over each ear of corn, coating all sides.
  7. Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese evenly over the corn.
  8. Serve with lime wedges.