Grilled Mexican Corn, AKA elote, is a street food that’s absolutely work making at home. Star by grilling corn on the cob, then slather it with a creamy sauce, cheese, cilantro and spices. It’s a show-stopping summer side dish you’ve got to try!
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I have been waiting weeks to share this recipe with you. I made it for the Summer Supper collaboration I put together with Twin Stripe, Tag & Tibby and This Wild Season, and have been dying to share it with you!
I first fell in love with Mexican street corn at a restaurant in Raleigh. I have to have it any time I see it on a menu, whether at a food truck or at a sit-down place, and I love to make it at home during the summer with fresh corn. With summer dwindling out over the next few weeks, this Grilled Mexican corn on the cob is the perfect companion for a late season al fresco supper.
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Add to that list this Grilled Mexican Corn. You really, really, really have to try this. And soon, before it’s too cold to crank up the grill! // susannah
Click through to see the Grilled Mexican Corn recipe!
Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup cotija cheese or feta cheese
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro or parsley
- 8 ears fresh corn shucked
- 2 medium limes cut into wedges
instructions
- Heat your grill according to manufacturer instructions.
- In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, ½ cup of the cheese, spices, salt and garlic. Set aside the remaining ¼ cup of cheese and the chopped herbs for sprinkling.
- Place corn on the grill and heat until browned, approximately 10 minutes.
- Working quickly, add wooden sticks and arrange on a plate. Squeeze lime juice over top. Drizzle with the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and herbs.
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julia-tagandtibby says
my favorite side of the evening, so glad you shared the recipe! can’t wait to try and make it!
Anne says
Yum! I have never had corn with a sauce on it before, other than butter. Adding cheese is ALWAYS a good idea.
Cate | Chez CateyLou says
Your Summer Supper was absolutely gorgeous – what a fun thing to do! And this corn is the perfect summer side dish, or an all year round one – I love Mexican corn!!