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Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Elote (Mexican street corn) on a platter, topped with chipotle mayo, cotija cheese, and cilantro, served with lime wedges.
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  15 min

Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn, shucked
  • ⅓ cup chipotle mayonnaise, store bought or homemade
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder (or regular chili powder)
  • 1 lime, quartered

Method

  1. Preheat the grill on medium high. Set the corn cobs directly on the grill and cook, rotating often, until slightly charred on all sides, 8 minutes.
  2. Using the back of a spoon or a pastry brush, spread the chipotle mayo all over the corn. Sprinkle with the cotija cheese, cilantro, and chipotle powder. Serve with the lime wedges on the side.