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Flavorful Mexican Street Corn Elote Recipe with Creamy Spicy Sauce Easy and Best

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This authentic Mexican street corn (elote) recipe features fresh corn on the cob roasted to perfection and coated with a creamy, spicy, tangy sauce topped with crumbly queso fresco. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for summer cookouts or any time you crave bold, comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (preferably Ancho chili powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Husk the corn, removing all silk strands. Rinse and pat dry. Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Mexican crema (or sour cream), fresh lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  3. Place the corn directly on the grill grates or on a baking sheet under the broiler. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the kernels are tender and charred in spots.
  4. Remove the corn from heat and immediately brush or spoon the creamy spicy sauce all over each ear, coating evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese generously over the coated corn.
  6. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon of water or more lime juice to loosen it. Crumble cheese finely to help it stick better. Watch corn closely under the broiler to avoid burning. Sauce can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. For dairy-free, substitute vegan mayo and coconut yogurt, and use nutritional yeast instead of cheese.

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Keywords: Mexican street corn, elote, creamy spicy sauce, grilled corn, summer recipe, easy side dish, smoky corn, queso fresco

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