How long does it take to grill the corn?

Corn with husks takes about 25-30 minutes to grill, while peeled corn cooks in about 15 minutes.

What can I use instead of cotija cheese?

The video suggests that you can use any cheese you like, as there's no right or wrong way to cook.

How to make ELOTES | The Best GRILLED Mexican Street Corn Recipes

Name: How to make ELOTES | The Best GRILLED Mexican Street Corn Recipes
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 ears corn (with husks); 1 stick butter; 1 cup cotija cheese; 1 tablespoon chili powder (estimated amount); 1 teaspoon paprika (estimated amount); 1 teaspoon cayenne powder (estimated amount); 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1 teaspoon black pepper (to taste); 1 bunch cilantro (for garnish)

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Original video by ArnieTex on YouTube12:03

About this recipe

Elotes, or Mexican street corn, is a beloved treat that brings the flavors of summer grilling right to your table. This recipe showcases a classic grilled version, where sweet corn is charred to perfection and topped with a creamy, cheesy blend of spices.

In this video, ArnieTex demonstrates how to prepare elotes using husked corn grilled over charcoal, enhancing the flavor with butter, cotija cheese, and a mix of spices. It's a simple yet delicious way to enjoy this popular street food.

Ingredient notes

Use 4 ears of corn with husks for grilling; you can also peel some if you prefer a quicker cooking method.
The spice mix includes estimated amounts of chili powder, paprika, and cayenne powder, so feel free to adjust based on your taste.

Tips from ArnieTex’s video

Soak the corn in water for 15-20 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Grill the corn over medium heat, rotating occasionally for even cooking and char.
Wrap the corn in foil with butter to retain moisture while cooking on the grill.

Good to know

How long does it take to grill the corn?: Corn with husks takes about 25-30 minutes to grill, while peeled corn cooks in about 15 minutes.
What can I use instead of cotija cheese?: The video suggests that you can use any cheese you like, as there's no right or wrong way to cook.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to ArnieTex: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 4 servingsTime 45 minutes

Ingredients

4 ears corn — with husks
1 stick butter
1 cup cotija cheese
1 tablespoon chili powder — estimated amount
1 teaspoon paprika — estimated amount
1 teaspoon cayenne powder — estimated amount
1 teaspoon salt — to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper — to taste
1 bunch cilantro — for garnish

Steps

1
Soak the corn in water for 15-20 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
2
Prepare the grill with lump charcoal and some wood chunks for flavor.
3
Place the soaked corn on the grill over medium heat, cover, and cook for about 25-30 minutes for corn with husks and 15 minutes for peeled corn.
4
Rotate the corn occasionally to ensure even cooking and char.
5
Chop cilantro finely for garnish.
6
Once cooked, remove the corn from the grill and cut it in half or quarters.
7
In a bowl, mix chili powder, paprika, cayenne powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
8
Spread butter over the corn and sprinkle the spice mix on top.
9
Top with crumbled cotija cheese and garnish with chopped cilantro.