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Flavorful Grilled Street Corn Elote Recipe with Easy Chipotle Mayo and Cotija

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This grilled street corn elote features smoky charred corn slathered with a creamy, spicy chipotle mayo and topped with salty cotija cheese. It’s a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing side perfect for summer cookouts or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle powder
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)

Instructions

  1. Remove husks and silk from 4 ears of fresh corn. Rinse and pat dry. Optionally brush lightly with 2 tablespoons melted butter for extra richness.
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  3. Place corn directly on grill grates. Turn every 2-3 minutes to get an even char all around, grilling for 10-12 minutes until golden-brown and slightly blackened.
  4. While the corn grills, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle powder, juice of 1 lime, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as desired.
  5. Once grilled, immediately brush or slather the chipotle mayo over each ear of corn while still warm.
  6. Generously sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese over the mayo-coated corn. Finish with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
  7. Serve the grilled street corn elote warm with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

If mayo mixture is too thick, thin with a teaspoon or two of water or lime juice. Chipotle powder heat varies, start light and adjust. Can substitute chipotle powder with chipotle in adobo sauce for bolder flavor. For dairy-free, use vegan mayo and vegan cheese alternative. Corn can be roasted or broiled if no grill is available. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently under broiler or grill.

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Keywords: grilled street corn, elote, chipotle mayo, cotija cheese, summer cookout, easy side dish, smoky corn, Mexican street food

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