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Delicious elote, Mexican street corn, grilled and topped with cotija cheese, cilantro, and chili powder, on a rustic wooden table.
Alyssa

Elote - Mexican Street Corn

Indulge in the flavors of Mexico with our mouthwatering elote recipe. Learn how to make this classic street food favorite at home today!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 299
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ears corn (husk left intact)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¾ cup cotija cheese (broken down into small chunks)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (finely chopped)
  • ground chili powder (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Over a medium-hot grill roast the corn until the husks are charred, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally to char evenly. Set aside to cool, then shuck the corn from the cob.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Sriracha, lime juice, chicken stock, salt, pepper, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, add the corn and the mayonnaise mixture and sauté over medium-low heat until warm. Pour into a bowl, garnish with cilantro, cotija cheese, and chili powder.

Notes

Serve warm as a delicious side dish.