Jul 14 2026

Elote - Corn Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Grill Corn, Cream, Butter, Cotija Cheese and Tajin

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Ingredients

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Elote Ingredients

Method

Elote Preparation

  1. 1

    Grill the Corn

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is charred and tender.

  2. 2

    Apply Butter

    Remove the corn from the grill and immediately brush each ear with melted unsalted butter.

  3. 3

    Add Crema and Cheese

    Pour Mexican crema over the buttered corn and sprinkle generously with crumbled Cotija cheese.

  4. 4

    Season with Tajin

    Sprinkle Tajin seasoning over the top and squeeze fresh lime juice to taste.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Elote!

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