Grilled Corn Elote Style (Printable)

Smoky grilled corn with creamy, tangy sauce, cheese and chili. A classic Mexican street food side.

# Ingredient List:

→ Corn

01 - 4 ears fresh corn, husked
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Sauce

03 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
07 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Toppings

10 - 1/2 cup Cotija cheese or feta, crumbled
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - Lime wedges, for serving
13 - Additional chili powder, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Brush each ear of corn lightly with vegetable oil.
03 - Place corn directly on grill grates. Grill for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and tender.
04 - Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
05 - Remove corn from grill. While warm, brush each ear generously with the prepared sauce.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled cheese and chopped cilantro over the sauced corn.
07 - Dust lightly with extra chili powder for heat and serve immediately with lime wedges.

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