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Flavorful Elote Mexican Street Corn Recipe with Creamy Spicy Toppings Made Easy

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A quick and easy Mexican street corn recipe featuring fresh corn grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy, spicy, tangy sauce and Cotija cheese. Perfect for summer gatherings and packed with authentic street flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ cup grated Cotija cheese (or Parmesan as substitute)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Pinch of ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Husk the ears of corn, removing all silk strands. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with a kitchen towel (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Mexican crema or sour cream, fresh lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (5 minutes).
  3. Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot (2-3 minutes).
  4. Brush each ear of corn evenly with melted butter using a pastry brush.
  5. Place the corn on the hot pan. Turn every 2-3 minutes, cooking for about 10-12 minutes total until kernels are tender and have char marks. Lower heat if corn chars too quickly.
  6. Spread the creamy sauce generously over each warm grilled ear of corn.
  7. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of grated Cotija cheese over each ear, pressing lightly to adhere.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired and serve with extra chili powder or lime wedges.

Notes

Use fresh corn for best flavor; frozen corn can be used but should be thawed and dried. For a vegan version, substitute vegan mayo, plant-based sour cream, and nutritional yeast instead of Cotija cheese. Watch the heat carefully to avoid burning the corn. Sauce can be blended for smoother texture. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently.

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Keywords: elote, Mexican street corn, creamy spicy corn, summer recipe, grilled corn, Cotija cheese, easy Mexican recipe

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