Elote Recipe

Inspired by CHICA Miami

Time30m

Serves4

Grilled corn, cotija, lime, chili powder

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Ingredients

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1
Grill the Corn
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the husks and silk from the corn. Optionally, you can soak the corn in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
2
Grill the Corn
Place the corn directly on the grill. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until the kernels are tender and slightly charred. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.

3
Add Butter and Salt
While the corn is still warm, brush each ear with melted butter. Sprinkle salt over the corn to taste.
4
Add Cotija Cheese
Sprinkle a generous amount of crumbled cotija cheese over the buttered corn, allowing it to adhere.
5
Season with Chili Powder
Sprinkle chili powder over the cotija cheese for added flavor and spice.
6
Finish with Lime
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the corn before serving to enhance the flavor.