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    Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

    Grilled corn on the cob slathered in creamy mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 Side DishCategory
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    Elote - grilled corn on the cob with crema, cotija cheese and chili powder

    Elote is the Mexican street corn that’s conquered Tex-Mex menus — grilled corn on the cob slathered with creamy mayo-lime sauce, rolled in cotija cheese, and dusted with chili powder and cilantro. It’s smoky, creamy, tangy, and completely addictive.

    Chef Emily presents Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

    The street-corn sensation

    Grilled corn slathered in creamy lime sauce, rolled in cotija, and dusted with chili — elote, the street-corn favorite.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Grill the corn over medium-high heat, turning, until charred in spots, about 8-10 minutes.
    2. Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lime juice, and chili powder.
    3. Brush the hot corn with the creamy sauce.
    4. Roll in the cotija cheese and dust with more chili powder.
    5. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Grill the corn until it has good char marks — the smoke is essential. Use cotija or feta and don't be shy with the chili-lime finish.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings4
    CategorySide Dish
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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