Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn)

🥘 Ingredients

• Cotija or feta cheese (finely crumbled)
  1/2 c
• ancho or guajillo chili powder
  1/2 tsp
• cilantro (finely chopped)
  4 tbsp
• corn (shucked)
  4 ears
• garlic (finely minced)
  1 medium clove
• lime (cut into wedges)
  1
• mayonnaise
  4 tbsp
• sour cream or Mexican crema
  4 tbsp

1. 1

   Light 1 chimney full of charcoal.
2. 2

   When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread coals evenly over half of coal grate.
3. 3

   Alternatively, set half the burners of a gas grill to high heat.
4. 4

   Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
5. 5

   Clean and oil grilling grate.
6. 6

   While coals heat, combine mayonnaise , sour cream or Mexican crema , Cotija or feta cheese (finely crumbled) , ancho or guajillo chili powder , garlic (finely minced) , and cilantro (finely chopped) in a large bowl.

   mayonnaise: 4 tbsp, sour cream or Mexican crema: 4 tbsp, Cotija or feta cheese (finely crumbled): 1/2 c, ancho or guajillo chili powder: 1/2 tsp, garlic (finely minced): 1 medium clove, cilantro (finely chopped): 4 tbsp
7. 7

   Stir until homogeneous and set aside.
8. 8

   When grill is hot, place corn (shucked) directly over hot side of grill.

   corn (shucked): 4 ears
9. 9

   Cook, rotating occasionally, until cooked through and charred in spots on all sides, about ⏱️ 8 minutes .
10. 10

    Transfer corn to bowl with cheese mixture.
11. 11

    Use a large spoon to evenly coat corn on all sides with mixture.
12. 12

    Sprinkle with extra cheese and chili powder.
13. 13

    Serve immediately with lime (cut into wedges) .

    lime (cut into wedges): 1