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Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

The world has gone crazy for this street corn in the last year! So easy to make at home!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Corn Sides, Elote, Mexican Street Corn
Servings: 4
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn on the cob husks removed
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro

Elote Sauce

  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tsp Tajin seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Cholula hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili powder

Instructions

  • Preheat grill for 10 minutes.
  • Wrap corn cobs (with husks removed) in aluminum foil.
  • Place foil wrapped corn cobs on hot grill over med/high heat and rotate a quarter turn every 4 minutes for a total of 16 minutes. When done, check the corn to be sure it has some char. If not, return to grill, checking every few minutes until you are happy with the char.
  • While corn is grilling, whisk together the Elote sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Pour sauce over corn cobs and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  1. Additional toppings could also include a sprinkle of chili powder and cotija cheese. 
  2. The ingredients in this recipe can be adjusted to your taste preferences. Just use caution with Tajin, as it can make the sauce too salty if overdone.