This isn’t just corn on the cob; it’s a full-flavor experience. Grilled until charred, then smothered in a creamy lime sauce, topped with cotija cheese, chili powder, and cilantro, Mexican street corn is the side dish that steals the spotlight. Perfect for pairing with ribs, burgers, or whatever’s hot off the grill.

Pro tip: Make extra, because one is never enough!

Recipe: Grilled Street Corn (Elote)

Ingredients:

  • 6 ears corn, husked
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions:

  1. Grill the corn over medium-high heat until it is slightly charred.
  2. Mix mayo, sour cream, and lime juice.
  3. Brush mixture over hot corn, sprinkle with cotija, chili powder, and cilantro.