Grilled Elote Corn
Grilled corn on the cob with a smoky and creamy chipotle crema, queso fresco, and a sprinkle of toasted pepitas.
4
Ears of corn-in husk
1/2 cup
Mexican crema or sour cream
1-2
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce-minced
1 tbsp
Lime juice-freshly squeezed
1/4 tsp
Garlic powder
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Grilled corn on the cob with a smoky and creamy chipotle crema, queso fresco, and a sprinkle of toasted pepitas.
Instructions
- Shuck the corn, removing the husk and silk. Soak the corn in cold water for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the Chipotle Crema by combining all Chipotle Crema ingredients in a bowl and mixing well. Adjust chipotle peppers to desired spice level.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and slightly charred.
- Brush the grilled corn generously with the Chipotle Crema.
- Sprinkle with Queso fresco, toasted Pepitas, Cilantro, and Chili powder.
- Serve immediately.
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4
4
Ears of corn-in husk
-
1/2 cup
120 mL
Mexican crema or sour cream
-
1-2
1-2
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce-minced
-
1 tbsp
15 mL
Lime juice-freshly squeezed
-
1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Garlic powder
-
Salt
Salt
To taste
-
1/2 cup
60 g
Queso fresco-crumbled
-
2 tbsp
30 mL
Pepitas-toasted
-
1 tbsp
15 mL
Cilantro-chopped
-
1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Chili powder
Equipment
- Grill
- Bowl
- Brush
- Small Pan
Instructions
- Shuck the corn, removing the husk and silk. Soak the corn in cold water for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the Chipotle Crema by combining all Chipotle Crema ingredients in a bowl and mixing well. Adjust chipotle peppers to desired spice level.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until kernels are tender and slightly charred.
- Brush the grilled corn generously with the Chipotle Crema.
- Sprinkle with Queso fresco, toasted Pepitas, Cilantro, and Chili powder.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
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