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Perfect Elote Recipe: 4 Delicious Steps

Elote recipe

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This Elote recipe delivers a creamy, tangy, and flavorful Mexican street corn experience. Perfect for your next gathering or a simple weeknight treat, this recipe breaks down how to achieve that signature taste and texture.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the corn for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred.
  3. While the corn is grilling, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice in a small bowl.
  4. Once the corn is grilled, carefully brush each ear with the mayonnaise mixture.
  5. Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese over the corn.
  6. Dust with chili powder and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can also boil or roast the corn if grilling is not an option.
  • Adjust the chili powder to your preferred level of spice.
  • If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta cheese can be used as a substitute.

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