How To Make Mexican Street Corn | Delicious Elote Recipe
About this recipe
Mexican street corn, or elote, is a deliciously addictive treat that combines sweet corn with creamy toppings and spices. This recipe from Mr. Make It Happen brings the flavors of the street vendors right to your kitchen or backyard grill, making it perfect for summer cookouts or cozy dinners at home.
In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that features grilled corn slathered in a rich mayo and sour cream mixture, topped with Cotija cheese and a sprinkle of Tajin or chili powder. It's simple, flavorful, and sure to impress!
Ingredient notes
- You can substitute Cotija cheese with feta cheese if needed.
Tips from Mr. Make It Happen’s video
- Preheat your grill to 350-400°F or your oven to 400°F for even cooking.
- Soaking skewers in water before using them helps prevent burning and makes the corn easier to handle.
- For a charred finish, grill the corn for 12-15 minutes, rotating occasionally, or broil in the oven for the last few minutes.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe serves 4.
- What can I use instead of Cotija cheese?
- You can use feta cheese as a substitute for Cotija.
- How long does it take to cook the corn?
- The corn takes about 12-15 minutes to grill or 15 minutes in the oven, with the last few minutes on broil for char.
- What is the purpose of soaking the skewers?
- Soaking the skewers helps prevent them from burning and makes the corn easier to handle while cooking.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Mr. Make It Happen: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the grill to 350-400°F (or preheat the oven to 400°F).
- 2
Remove husk and silk from the corn and place on a baking sheet.
- 3
Brush the corn with melted butter and season with all-purpose seasoning (or salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder).
- 4
Chop about 1/4 cup of cilantro and set aside.
- 5
Cut a lime in half for juice and zest.
- 6
In a bowl, mix together mayo, sour cream, juice of one lime, garlic, cilantro, and a pinch of sugar. Whisk to combine.
- 7
Crumble Cotija cheese into a separate bowl and zest one lime into it (optional).
- 8
Soak skewers in water (optional) and skewer the corn for easier handling.
- 9
Brush oil on the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- 10
Place the corn on the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes, rotating occasionally until tender and slightly charred.
- 11
Remove corn from the grill and brush with the mayo mixture.
- 12
Spoon Cotija cheese onto the corn and sprinkle with Tajin or chili powder.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of cilantro was inferred as 'about a quarter cup or so' from the transcript.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Mr. Make It Happen’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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