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Mexican-Style Street Corn

Prep time
5 minutes PT5M
Cook time
10–15 minutes PT15M
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Mexican style street corn Nugget Markets signature recipes

Mexican-Style Street Corn (Elote)

Sweet, rich, and salty with a warm cumin flare and touch of zesty citrus, this traditional Mexican street food is a great addition to any barbecue.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 4 ears of corn, shucked
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder, for garnish

Preparation

Heat grill to medium heat.

In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, cumin, salt, and lime zest, then rub each ear of corn evenly with the mixture. Grill the corn for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly charred in spots.

In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Separately, toss together the cilantro and Cotija cheese, then spread evenly on a flat plate.

Spread the sour cream mixture over the grilled corn, then roll the corn in the cheese mixture to coat. Garnish with chili powder and serve.