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Flavorful Elote-Style Grilled Corn Recipe Easy Cotija Lime Topping

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A quick and easy recipe for smoky, creamy, and zesty elote-style grilled corn topped with cotija cheese and fresh lime juice, perfect for summer cookouts and last-minute dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Husk the ears of corn, removing all silk strands. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F (200°C). If using charcoal, wait until coals are covered with white ash.
  3. Brush each ear of corn with melted unsalted butter using a basting brush.
  4. Place the corn directly on the grill grates. Turn every 2-3 minutes, grilling evenly until all sides have char marks and kernels are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  5. While the corn grills, mix mayonnaise, chili powder (or smoked paprika), and fresh lime juice in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Once the corn is off the grill but still warm, brush the mayo-lime mixture evenly over each ear.
  7. Immediately sprinkle generously with crumbled cotija cheese so it slightly melts and clings to the corn.
  8. Finish by sprinkling chopped cilantro, salt, and freshly ground black pepper on top.
  9. Serve warm with extra lime wedges on the side.

Notes

If cotija cheese is too dry, crumble finer or mix with a bit of mayonnaise for better adhesion. Move corn to cooler part of grill if it chars too fast. Apply mayo-lime topping immediately after grilling for best texture. Broiler or grill pan can be used if no grill is available.

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Keywords: elote, grilled corn, cotija cheese, lime, summer recipe, Mexican street corn, easy side dish, BBQ side, smoky corn

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