🌽🔥 Creamy, zesty, and cheesy with just the right touch of smoke—this Grilled Elote gets an extra flavor boost from our Hola Island Citrus Cuban Marinade, folded right into the garlic crema for a bold Caribbean twist.
Whether you're firing up the grill for a backyard BBQ or just need a fast weeknight favorite, this is the side dish everyone will be talking about.
✨ Ingredients:
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
• 1 tbsp Hola Island Citrus Cuban Marinade
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
• Vegetable oil, for brushing
• 6 ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned
• ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
• Fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
• Chili powder, cayenne, or smoked paprika, to taste
• Chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
🔥 Instructions:
1. Preheat the Grill
Set your grill to medium-high heat. While it warms up, prep your crema mixture.
2. Make the Citrus Crema
In a small bowl, combine mayo, crema, garlic, and Hola Island Citrus Cuban Marinade. This bright, garlicky blend infuses the sauce with layers of citrus and spice that perfectly complement the grilled corn.
3. Grill the Corn
Brush each ear of corn with vegetable oil. Grill for 8–10 minutes, turning often, until lightly charred and tender.
4. Coat with Creamy Goodness
Remove the corn from the grill and immediately brush with the Cuban crema while still hot, making sure every kernel gets coated.
5. Add Your Toppings
Sprinkle generously with cotija cheese, a fresh squeeze of lime, and your favorite spices—chili powder for classic heat, cayenne for kick, or smoked paprika for a deep, earthy finish.
6. Garnish & Serve
Top with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve hot and melty—perfect for pairing with grilled Citrus Cuban chicken or Spicy Jamaican shrimp!
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