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Grilled Street Corn

Grilled Street Corn

By Timothy Hollingsworth

This street-style "elote" is a staple for a reason. The creamy, tangy flavors combined with a wood-fired char on the Traeger is nothing short of addicting. Don't skimp on the cheese.

Prep Time

10 Min

Cook Time

10 Min

Pellets

Mesquite
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

main
6 ears corn, husked
1/4 Cupmayonnaise
1 Tablespoonancho or guajillo chile powder
1/2 Cupchopped cilantro, plus more for serving
1 lime, zested and juiced
As NeededSalt
1/2 Cupcotija cheese
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 450°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 2

    Brush corn with oil and place on grill, turning occasionally.

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

    Ingredients
    • 6  ears corn, husked

  • Step 3

    While corn is on the grill, mix mayonnaise with chile powder, cilantro, lime juice and zest in a bowl. Season with salt.

    Ingredients
    • 1/4 Cup mayonnaise

    • 1 Tablespoon ancho or guajillo chile powder

    • 1/2 Cup chopped cilantro, plus more for serving

    • 1  lime, zested and juiced

    • As Needed Salt

  • Step 4

    After about 10 minutes corn should be cooked through and slightly charred on the outside. Remove from grill.

    00:10

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Top corn with chile mayonnaise then sprinkle on the Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup cotija cheese

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