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Creamy Authentic Mexican Street Corn Recipe Perfect for Summer BBQs

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This creamy authentic Mexican street corn, or elote, features grilled corn slathered in a tangy, creamy sauce and sprinkled with salty cotija cheese. Perfect for summer BBQs, it delivers a smoky, flavorful bite that’s a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream (full-fat preferred; dairy-free coconut yogurt for vegan option)
  • ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil grates if using a grill.
  3. Brush each ear of corn evenly with 2 tablespoons melted butter using a basting brush.
  4. Place corn on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes to char all sides evenly. Kernels should be slightly blackened but not burnt.
  5. Remove corn from grill and transfer to a serving platter. Generously coat each ear with the creamy sauce using a spoon or brush.
  6. Sprinkle ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese evenly over each ear. Add chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
  7. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh lime juice and grill over medium-high heat turning often to avoid burning. Sauce can be made a day ahead. For a vegan version, substitute vegan mayo, dairy-free sour cream, and vegan cheese or nutritional yeast. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheat gently on grill or skillet.

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Keywords: Mexican street corn, elote, grilled corn, summer BBQ, creamy corn, cotija cheese, easy side dish

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