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Flavorful Grilled Street Corn Recipe with Zesty Lime Crema Made Easy

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A quick and easy grilled street corn recipe featuring smoky charred corn on the cob slathered with a tangy, creamy lime crema and topped with crumbly cotija cheese. Perfect for outdoor gatherings and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled (feta as substitute)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for brushing corn)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F (204°C), which takes roughly 10 minutes.
  2. Husk the ears of corn, removing all silk threads. Brush each ear lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
  3. Place the corn directly on the grill grates. Turn every 2-3 minutes using tongs, grilling evenly for 10-12 minutes until nicely charred with some blackened spots but not burnt.
  4. While the corn grills, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust lime or chili powder to taste.
  5. In a small bowl, mix crumbled cotija cheese with a pinch of chili powder if desired.
  6. Once the corn is grilled, transfer to a plate. Generously slather lime crema all over each ear while still warm.
  7. Immediately sprinkle the cotija cheese mixture over the crema-coated corn so it sticks well.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with extra chili powder or lime wedges on the side.

Notes

If you don’t have a grill, broil the corn in the oven or use a grill pan on the stovetop. For a dairy-free version, omit cheese and substitute sour cream with coconut-based yogurt. Keep a spray bottle of water handy to manage grill flare-ups. Turn corn every few minutes to develop smoky char without burning.

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Keywords: grilled street corn, elote, lime crema, cotija cheese, barbecue side, summer recipe, easy corn recipe

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