Category
Sides
Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Calories
200
Mexican Street Corn (Elote) is roasted and then smothered with a delicious creamy topping, spices, and whatever else your heart desires.
Rico Gubernick @unclechicosbbq
Ingredients
6 ears corn
1/2 stick butter
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup Mexican crema
16 oz. Cotija Cheese
3 limes halved
Salt
Pepper
- Chile powder or Tajin
- Optional: favorite hot sauce (I love Valentina)
Directions
Pick good corn that has a moist husk. I prefer white sweet corn, but pick whatever is in season because it will be the sweetest.
Remove silk so the corn is exposed. I brush each piece with melted butter. This will allow it to caramelize and develop flavor.
Prepare coals as per Pit Barrel® instructions.
Roast with lid on and lid cracked for about 30 to 40 minutes. I wrap in foil once I pull them off.
Slather corn with mayonnaise or crema or both.
I spoon Cotija than has been pulverized in blender over the corn till it is well coated.
Squeeze juice of half a lime on corn.
Season with chile powder or spice of choice. ( Dried chipotle, lemon pepper, cayenne, parmesan)
Drizzle with hot sauce
Recipe Note
Mexico is known for its wide variety of street foods. One of the most recognizable and popular is Mexican street corn.