Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn)
Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Total: 20 min Serves: 4 Vegetarian Gluten-Free
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Classic Mexican street food: Grilled corn on the cob charred to perfection, slathered with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C).
- 2
Clean the grill grates and lightly oil them.
- 3
Place the corn directly on the grill grates.
- 4
Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the kernels are tender and charred in spots.
- 5
Remove the corn from the grill and brush each ear generously with mayonnaise while still warm.
- 6
Sprinkle the corn with crumbled Cotija cheese and chili powder.
- 7
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.
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