Elote Recipe – Tasty Mexican Corn on the Cob

"🌽 Savor the Flavor of Summer with our Traditional Elote Recipe! 🌽 Indulge in the ultimate Mexican street food delight with our grilled corn on the cob, generously slathered in a creamy mayo-sour cream blend, coated in crumbled Cotija cheese, and dusted with a tantalizing mix of chili powder and smoked paprika. Topped with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of zesty lime, and a dash of salt and pepper, this elote is the embodiment of savory perfection. Bring the taste of the streets to your backyard BBQ today!"

Type: Street Food Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: elote, traditional elote, Mexican street food, grilled corn, corn on the cob, Cotija cheese, chili powder, mayo, sour cream, cilantro, lime, Mexican cuisine, appetizer, summer recipe.

Recipe Yield: 4 Serving

Calories: 250-300

Preparation Time: PT15M

Cooking Time: PT12M

Total Time: PT30M

Recipe Ingredients:

• 6 ears of fresh corn
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (you can also use feta or Parmesan as a substitute)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 limes, cut into wedges
• Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe Instructions: 1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. 2. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until cooked through and charred in spots, about 10 to 15 minutes. 3. While the corn is grilling, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. 4. Once the corn is done, brush each ear with the mayonnaise mixture. 5. Sprinkle each ear with cotija cheese and chili powder. 6. Squeeze lime juice over each corn before serving. 7. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.