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Mexican Street Corn, or elotes, is a traditional street food that is quick to make and super additive.

Mexican Street Corn

Mexican street corn or elotes, is a traditional street food that is quick to make at home and is super addictive.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cobs of corn, shucked
  • 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cotija or Parmesan)
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped green onion
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp Chile powder
  • lime wedges, salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat up the bbq.
  • Coat the corn with the oil.
  • In a small bowl add the mayo, sour cream, cheese, cilantro, green onion , lime juice and zest as well as the Chile powder.
  • Stir well.
  • Cook on the bbq on medium heat until lightly charred.
  • Watching closely and constantly flip the corn.
  • Once corn is done cooking, place corn on a plate and spread sauce all over corn.
  • Serve.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword bbq, corn on the cob, elotes, grilled corn, mexican street corn, side dish, street food, summer, veggie
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