Mexican Grilled Street Corn Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This Mexican Grilled Street Corn recipe, also known as Elote, is a popular street food that brings bold flavors to your grilling out experience. The corn is grilled to perfection and slathered with a creamy, tangy sauce, making it a must-try for any summer cookout.

Perfect for recipes for the grill, this dish is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed as a side or a snack. The combination of spices and toppings elevates the sweet corn to a whole new level.

Delicious Grilled Street Corn Recipe

This grilled street corn features fresh corn on the cob, charred on the grill and coated with a mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and spices. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 ears of fresh corn, husked
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Prepare the Corn: Husk the corn and remove all silk. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
Grill the Corn: Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and slightly charred.
Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Coat the Corn: Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the heat and brush the sauce mixture generously over each ear of corn.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the coated corn before serving.
Serve: Enjoy the grilled street corn warm, with extra lime wedges on the side if desired.