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Flavorful Grilled Street Corn Elotes Recipe with Tajin Cotija and Chipotle Mayo Made Easy

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This grilled street corn elotes recipe features smoky charred corn slathered in creamy chipotle mayo, tangy tajin seasoning, and salty cotija cheese for a bold, addictive summer side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons tajin seasoning
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

Instructions

  1. Husk the corn, removing all silk threads. Rinse and pat dry. Brush each ear evenly with olive oil or melted butter to help with charring and prevent sticking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise with finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and fresh lime juice. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the amount of chipotle pepper depending on desired spice level.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F/190°C). Place the corn directly on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes to char all sides evenly. Aim for smoky color with some blackened kernels.
  4. Remove corn from grill and while still hot, generously brush or slather the chipotle mayo all over each ear.
  5. Sprinkle tajin seasoning evenly over the coated corn. Crumble cotija cheese on top while the mayo is still tacky so it sticks well. Add salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
  6. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use vegan mayo and omit cotija cheese or substitute with plant-based cheese. Chipotle peppers can be adjusted or replaced with smoked paprika for less heat. If no grill is available, use a broiler or stovetop grill pan. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated gently in a skillet or broiler.

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Keywords: grilled corn, street corn, elotes, chipotle mayo, tajin, cotija cheese, summer side dish, barbecue, smoky corn

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