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Amazing Elote Recipe: Taste Mexico 4 Ways

Elote recipe

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Learn how to make delicious Elote, a Mexican street corn dish, with this easy-to-follow recipe. Enjoy the creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors that make this corn a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, plus more for serving
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the corn for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
  3. While the corn is grilling, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili powder in a small bowl.
  4. Once the corn is cooked, carefully remove it from the grill.
  5. Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
  6. Sprinkle with additional cotija cheese and chili powder.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you don’t have cotija cheese, you can substitute with crumbled feta cheese.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder to your spice preference.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mayonnaise mixture.
  • You can also roast the corn in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through, if grilling isn’t an option.

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