Grilled Street Corn (Elote-Inspired)

This easy version of Mexican-style street corn features grilled corn slathered with a creamy, tangy topping, sprinkled with cheese and chili powder. It’s bold, messy (in a good way), and always a summer favorite!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Total Time: ~20 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 4–6 ears fresh corn, husked
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta/parmesan)
• 1 tsp chili powder (or Tajín seasoning)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Chopped cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish
• Salt to taste 

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill corn for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred in spots.
2. In a bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
3. Brush the hot corn with the mayo mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, chili powder, and cilantro.
4. Add a squeeze of lime and serve immediately!

Serving Suggestion:

• Serve alongside burgers, hot dogs, or grilled skewers. It also works great as a side to tacos or BBQ.

Tips:

• You can cut the corn off the cob after grilling and serve it as elote salad.
• Add garlic powder or smoked paprika to the mayo mix for extra flavor.

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