Smoky Elote Loco – A Twisted Grilled Corn Street Snack
Discover the ultimate street food snack with this Smoky Elote Loco - A Twisted Grilled Corn Street Snack recipe, perfect for your next tailgate or backyard gathering. Don't miss out on this sensationally smoky and indulgent copycat classic!
Allergens
Milk, Egg
Ingredients
- 2 fresh corn on the cobs, husked and silks removed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, Cotija cheese, smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and chili powder until well combined. Set aside.
- Brush the corn with melted butter and season with salt. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, for 8 10 minutes or until tender and slightly charred.
- Remove corn from grill and immediately spread the prepared sauce evenly over each cob.
- Squeeze lime wedges over the sauced corn and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve hot!
Chef’s Insight
The combination of creamy and smoky flavors with a hint of heat will have you coming back for more!
Notes
Adjust the spice levels to your preference by adding more or less chili powder.