Print

Flavorful Elote Recipe Easy Creamy Cotija Lime Mexican Street Corn

flavorful elote recipe - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy Mexican street corn recipe featuring grilled corn slathered in a creamy cotija cheese and lime sauce, perfect for summer BBQs and parties.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husks removed
  • 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C).
  2. Remove husks and silk from the corn and pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Brush each ear of corn with melted butter and place on the hot grill.
  6. Turn corn every 2-3 minutes to get even grill marks all around, grilling for about 10-12 minutes until tender with some charred spots.
  7. Remove corn from heat and immediately slather the creamy cotija sauce all over each ear, pressing gently so the cheese sticks well.
  8. Sprinkle extra cotija cheese and chopped cilantro on top, then serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Brush corn with butter before grilling to help caramelization and prevent drying out. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. If sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon or two of milk or lime juice to loosen. Rotate corn often while grilling to avoid burnt spots. Broiling or roasting in the oven are good alternatives if no grill is available.

Nutrition

Keywords: elote, Mexican street corn, cotija cheese, grilled corn, creamy lime sauce, summer BBQ, easy side dish

Find it online: https://leilameals.com/flavorful-elote-recipe-easy-creamy-cotija-lime-mexican-street-corn/