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By: Chef Laura Bonicelli

Spicy Mexican Sweet Corn is a special occasion summer treat in my house. Grill the corn, don’t grill the corn; it doesn’t matter. It’s always delicious. Buy your corn at your favorite Farmers Market! 

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About Mexican Sweet Corn

Elote (aka Mexican Street Corn) is unbelievably popular, and you can find it all over Mexico and the US, often served on a stick. It’s fun, festive, spicy, and a little messy. 

If you’re having trouble finding cotija cheese, you can replace it with salty, crumbly cheese like feta or Ricotta Salata.

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Mexican Sweet Corn

© Chef Laura Bonicelli
The Mexican people have a long-standing relationship with corn. So do I. This corn is the first recipe I pull out when sweet corn is in season.
5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 30 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, MM-Blue, Sides
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12
Calories 311 kcal

Ingredients
  

=====Mayo=====

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon jiuice
  • 1 cup canola oil

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  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest

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  • 12 ears husked ears of corn if grilling, soak the corn for 15 minutes in water

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  • 3 cups grated Cotija cheese or ricotta salata
  • lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, place the egg, sugar, salt, and dried mustard. Process the mixture for 1 minute.
  • While processing, add the lemon juice through the feed tube. Process for 30 seconds. Stop the processor and scrape down the sides.
  • Process again, slowly adding the canola oil. Once the mayo forms, continue to process for 30 seconds. Remove the mayo to a small bowl and stir in the chili powder and lime zest.
  • Prepare a high gas or charcoal grill fire. Grill the corn, frequently turning with tongs, until charred in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Alternatively, put the corn in a large pot of cold water. Bring up to a simmer and turn the water off.
  • Working in batches, put 1/4 cup the Cotija on a medium-sized plate. Spread an ear of corn with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the mayonnaise and roll in the cheese to coat. Repeat the process. Sprinkle the corn with Kosher salt and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the corn.

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Notes

Copyright:
Chef Laura Bonicelli

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 286mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 663IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg
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