Mexican Street Corn

Name: Mexican Street Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 6 medium ears sweet corn; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 6 tablespoons Cotija cheese; 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + soaking Grill: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This creamy, cheesy Mexican street corn recipe will be your favorite way to enjoy grilled corn on the cob. Elote is customizable and perfect for summer cookouts.

Ingredients

6 medium ears sweet corn
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
6 tablespoons Cotija cheese
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder

Directions

Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with butcher's twine. Place in a Dutch oven; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes; drain.
Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning often.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, lime zest and lime juice. Peel back husks; spread sour cream mixture over corn. Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and chili powder. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 ear: 278 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Elote, otherwise known as Mexican street corn, is grilled, covered in mayo, and then sprinkled with chili powder, Cotija and cilantro. A squeeze of lime juice is the perfect finishing touch. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

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