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Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Name: Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: ¼ cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's; ¼ cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, from 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving; 1 small clove garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon sugar; 8 ears corn, shucked; 1 cup finely crumbled cotija cheese (see note); ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; Chipotle chile powder, for sprinkling

Prep 15m

Cook 10m

Total 25m

This Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote) recipe features juicy corn on the cob grilled and then slathered in a creamy, tangy mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh lime juice. Topped with crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and a sprinkle of chipotle chile powder, it's a delicious twist on a classic street food.