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Garlic Butter Grilled Corn Recipe Easy Mexican Street Style Guide

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A quick and easy Mexican street style grilled corn recipe slathered in garlic butter, smoky spices, and topped with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Perfect for summer cookouts and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (recommend Kerrygold)
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta as substitute)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, mayonnaise, lime juice, smoked paprika, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  2. Husk and clean the corn, removing all silk strands. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Preheat grill (charcoal or gas) to medium-high heat, about 400°F (200°C). If using a grill pan, heat over medium-high heat.
  4. Place corn on grill grates and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes with tongs to ensure even charring.
  5. During grilling, baste the corn generously with the garlic butter mixture at least 3-4 times.
  6. Remove corn from grill once charred to your liking. While hot, sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the corn. Add extra lime juice if desired.
  7. Serve immediately while hot for best flavor.

Notes

Use softened butter for easy spreading. Baste multiple times during grilling for best flavor and moisture. Avoid applying garlic butter too early to prevent burning. Frozen corn can be used but adjust grilling time. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter, dairy-free mayo, and tofu or nutritional yeast instead of cheese.

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Keywords: grilled corn, garlic butter corn, Mexican street corn, elote, summer side dish, barbecue corn, cotija cheese, smoky corn

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