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    Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

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    A delicious and flavorful Mexican street food made with grilled corn, coated in a creamy mixture of cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, and chile powder.

    Ingredients for Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

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    Cotija Cheese, finely crumbled

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    Feta Cheese, finely crumbled

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    Mayonnaise

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    Sour Cream

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    Mexican Crema

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    Cilantro, finely chopped

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    Ancho Chile Powder

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    Guajillo Chile Powder

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    Garlic, finely minced

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    Corn, shucked

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    Lime, cut into wedges

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    How to Make Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

    1. Preheat Grill

    Light your charcoal or preheat your gas grill. If using charcoal, let it heat until it’s covered with a layer of gray ash (about 5 minutes). For a gas grill, preheat to medium-high.

    2. Prepare Cheese Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine the finely crumbled Cotija or feta cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream or Mexican crema, chopped cilantro, chile powder, and minced garlic. Stir until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.

    3. Grill Corn

    Once the grill is hot, place the shucked corn directly over the hottest part. Grill, turning occasionally, until it’s charred all over (about 8 minutes).

    4. Coat Corn with Cheese Mixture

    Transfer the grilled corn to a platter. Using a large spoon, coat each ear of corn generously with the cheese mixture.

    5. Finish and Serve

    Sprinkle extra cheese and a bit more chile powder over the corn. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

    Variations

    Cilantro-Lime Elotes

    Add extra chopped cilantro and a generous squeeze of lime for a fresher, zesty experience.

    Chipotle Mayo Elotes

    Blend mayo with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for a deeper, smokier heat.

    Cajun Butter Elotes

    Infuse melted butter with a Cajun spice blend before brushing it on the corn.

    Feta Elotes

    Use crumbled feta instead of Cotija for a tangier profile.

    Garlic Aioli Elotes

    Use garlic aioli instead of mayo for a more pronounced garlic flavor.


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