Elote – Grilled Street Corn

Make a classic Mexican street food at home with this simple recipe!

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Yield: 4 Servings

You Will Need

• 1 – 4 ears of corn
• 1/2 cup cotija cheese or Parmesan cheese
• 1 lime, quartered
• Chili powder (such as Tajin or ancho chile)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• Wooden sticks

Instructions

• Shuck the corn, remove the silk and stalk.
• Start the grill or bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add corn to grill or water, cover and cook for 5 minutes, then remove.
• When corn is cool enough to touch but still warm, insert wooden stick into core as a handle.
• Brush corn with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese and squeeze of lime wedge.
• Add hot sauce and chili powder to taste.
• Repeat with remaining ears of corn and serve.