Grilled Mexican Street Corn

Grilled Mexican Street Corn, or Elote, is a vibrantly flavorful dish that transforms simple corn on the cob into a mouthwatering treat. This popular street food is traditionally slathered in a rich, creamy sauce and finished with cheese, creating a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors. It’s an essential summer dish, ideal for backyard barbecues and family gatherings.

If you’re looking to recreate this authentic Mexican street food experience at home but can’t find certain ingredients, don’t worry! You can easily adapt the recipe with readily available substitutes without compromising on taste. For instance, if Mexican crema is hard to come by, a blend of sour cream with a squeeze of lime juice works wonderfully as a replacement. Similarly, while cotija cheese adds a delightful saltiness, crumbled feta can be used as a substitute to mimic its texture and flavor.

Ingredients:

6 to 8 medium ears of sweet corn, husks removed
1/2 cup of either Mexican crema or sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, plus more for garnish if desired
2 teaspoons of finely grated lime zest (from 1 lime)
2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice (from the same lime)
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions:

Preheat the Grill: Fire up your gas or charcoal grill to a hot 400°F (204°C), ensuring it’s ready to cook by cleaning the grates thoroughly.

Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the crema or sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, chipotle pepper, lime zest, and lime juice. Taste the sauce and season with a pinch of salt if needed. Remember, both crema and cotija cheese are slightly salty, so add additional salt cautiously. Set this sauce aside.

Grill the Corn: Place the corn directly onto the hot grill grates. Let each ear grill undisturbed for about 3 minutes or until the kernels start to char and turn golden brown. Flip and grill the other side to achieve similar charring. Repeat until all sides are well-grilled.
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