Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
- 22 min
- Serves 4
- 9 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 12 to cook. A vibrant Mexican street‑corn side that blends sweet grilled corn with buttery richness, tangy lime, salty queso fresco, and a hint of heat. Perfect for summer barbecues, this quick‑prep dish brings bold Latin flavors to the table in every bite.
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Method
Remove the husks from the corn, leaving them attached at the base, and rinse off the silk; soak briefly to prevent husks from catching fire.
Preheat a grill to medium‑high heat.
Lightly brush each ear of corn with olive oil.
Grill the corn, turning every 3 minutes, until tender and lightly charred, about 9‑12 minutes total.
While the corn is still hot, spread a thin layer of butter (or mayonnaise if preferred) over each ear.
Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco over the buttered corn.
Season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of ground chile powder.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the corn.
Drizzle Mexican hot sauce to taste and serve immediately.
Tips while you cook
- Brush corn with oil before grilling
- Lightly brush each ear with olive oil.
- Turn corn regularly
- Rotate the corn every 3 minutes.
- Apply butter or mayo while hot
- Spread butter or mayonnaise over the corn while it’s still hot.
- Add toppings after grilling
- Sprinkle queso fresco, salt, chile powder, lime juice, and hot sauce after removing from the grill, then serve immediately.
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