This is the perfect summer recipe to enjoy on its own or serve next to ground beef tacos or pork carnitas.
Easy Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
It’s the rub that make Mexican grilled corn so different from other corn recipes. Smothered in mayonnaise, it’s the perfect complement to grilled corn on the cob and makes a great side dish to chicken, steak, or ribs! So, what is Mexican Corn? Mexican street corn also goes by the name ‘elote’ and is sold alongside street tacos by vendors all over Mexico, the American southwest and well into California It’s a simple mixture of mayonnaise, crema (a thickened Mexican version of sour cream), and spices. Crumbled cotija cheese is generously sprinkled over the slathered grilled corn. The mixture may sound a little bit odd but the results are ridiculously great! Don’t forget to top with lime and fresh cilantro!
How to Make Mexican Corn
Making Mexican Corn is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Preheat the grill to medium heat and brush the grate with a little oil to get started.
Substitutions
CREMA: You can substitute sour cream in place of crema if you can’t find it. COTIJA: Cotija is a mild Mexican cheese that is most similar to feta (from cow’s milk). Check the deli area of your supermarket and if you can’t find it, substitute feta. ANCHO CHILE POWDER: This chili powder is made from dried poblanos and is different than a regular chili powder you’d add to a beef chili recipe. CILANTRO: This is a love/hate ingredient (I LOVE it so much). If you don’t like cilantro, you can leave it out or add a sprinkle of parsley for color.
More Grilled Vegetables
Grilled Corn Salad – Fresh and flavorful! Easy Grilled Eggplant – ready in 15 mins Lemon Parmesan Grilled Asparagus – just 5 ingredients! Grilled Zucchini – light & flavorful Grilled Potato Packets – quick and easy to prepare!
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