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Delicious Mexican street corn served on a wooden table with seasonings.

Mexican Street Corn

A delightful and flavorful dish of corn on the cob topped with creamy mayo, tangy lime, and cotija cheese, perfect for summer barbecues or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 4 ears Corn on the cob Fresh corn is preferred.
Condiments
  • 1 lime Lime Fresh lime for squeezing over corn.
  • 1/2 cup Mayo Use regular or a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream or crema Crema for a more authentic flavor.
Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese Crumble over the corn.
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder or Tajín Sprinkle generously over the corn.
  • to taste Salt Season according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill or stovetop as per your preference.
  2. Soak the corn in water for extra moisture.
Cooking
  1. Grill the corn until charred and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
Assembly
  1. In a bowl, mix mayo and sour cream or crema until well combined.
  2. Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the heat and coat it with the mayo-crema mixture.
  3. Sprinkle chili powder or Tajín generously over the coated corn.
  4. Crumble cotija cheese on top.
  5. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the elote before serving.

Notes

Great as leftovers, tasting even better the next day. Consider topping with extra cotija cheese and serving with refreshing beverages like horchata or a chilled margarita.