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Mexican street corn, also known as elote, is a popular dish in Mexican cuisine, often served at outdoor events and gatherings. This recipe is a variation of the traditional elote, with added flavors and spices to give it a unique twist. The combination of grilled corn, creamy mayonnaise mixture, and fresh flavors creates a delicious and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. Summer gatherings and outdoor events are ideal opportunities to serve dishes like Mexican street corn, as the smoky flavor of grilled corn and the creamy mayonnaise mixture make it a perfect fit for warm weather. Not specified in the recipe is the origin of this particular variation, but it is clear that the combination of flavors and textures makes it a standout.

Mexican Street Corn Delight

A flavorful and spicy Mexican street corn dish, perfect for summer gatherings and outdoor events. This recipe combines grilled corn with a creamy mayonnaise mixture and fresh flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears of corn
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Mexican crema
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh epazote

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until slightly charred.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, crema, cotija cheese, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • Slather each ear of corn with the mayonnaise mixture.
  • Squeeze a sliver of lime juice over each ear of corn.
  • Sprinkle garlic, cilantro, and epazote over the corn.
  • Dot the top of each ear with softened butter.
  • Serve the elote immediately with additional lime wedges and cotija cheese if desired.

Notes

You can substitute Mexican crema with sour cream if needed.
Keyword Elote, Grilled Corn, Mexican Street Corn, spicy, Summer Recipe