Smoky Street Corn “Elotes”
A flavorful and spicy street corn appetizer that takes inspiration from the famous Elote carts in Mexico City, sure to impress your guests with its bold flavors and smoky grilled aroma.
Allergens
Dairy, Eggs
Ingredients
- 4 large ears of corn, shucked 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice Salt, to taste 4 wooden skewers
Instructions
- Preheat grill or broiler to medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, cotija cheese, ground chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and lime juice until well combined. Set aside.
- Season corn with salt, to taste. Place each ear of corn on a wooden skewer, inserting the skewer lengthwise through the center of the cob.
- Grill or broil the corn for 6 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until slightly charred and tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Carefully spread a generous layer of the cheese mixture over each ear of corn, then sprinkle with additional cotija cheese as desired.
Chef’s Insight
Experiment with different spices to find your perfect blend!
Notes
Serve with a side of fresh cilantro and lime wedges for an extra zing.