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Flavorful Grilled Elote Street Corn Recipe with Easy Three Cheese Crumble

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This grilled elote recipe features smoky, buttery corn topped with a creamy, salty three cheese crumble, perfect for quick and flavorful summer cookouts or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cheese crumble by combining cotija, parmesan, and sharp cheddar cheeses in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Mix the sauce by stirring together melted butter, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F (200°C). If using charcoal, wait until coals are glowing red with a light layer of ash.
  4. Place husked corn directly on the grill grates. Turn every 2-3 minutes to evenly char the kernels, grilling for about 10-12 minutes until slightly blackened but not burnt.
  5. Remove corn from grill and brush generously with the butter-mayo-lime sauce while still warm.
  6. Roll or sprinkle the cheese crumble over the sauced corn, pressing lightly to adhere. Do this over a plate or tray to catch stray cheese.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

If cheese isn’t sticking well, brush the corn again with sauce before applying cheese. Avoid overcooking corn to keep kernels tender but crisp. Fresh lime juice is recommended for best flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil, mayo with vegan mayo, and cheeses with vegan cheese or nutritional yeast. If no grill is available, broil corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.

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Keywords: grilled elote, street corn, three cheese crumble, cotija cheese, summer recipe, barbecue side dish, Mexican street food

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