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Jalapeño Popper Mexican Street Corn

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Jalapeño Popper Mexican Street Corn is the ultimate mash-up of two favorites—classic elote and spicy jalapeño poppers. Grilled corn is slathered in a creamy, cheesy sauce loaded with jalapeños, crispy bacon, and lime juice. It’s smoky, spicy, tangy, and totally irresistible!

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, husked

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese (plus extra for topping)

  • 2 jalapeños, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)

  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Chopped cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Grill the corn: Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush corn with olive oil and grill for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred in spots.

  2. Make the spread: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayo, cheddar, cotija, chopped jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  3. Spread and top: While corn is still warm, slather each ear with the jalapeño cheese mixture. Sprinkle with bacon, extra cotija, and chopped cilantro.

  4. Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra zing.

Notes

  • Want it spicier? Leave the jalapeño seeds in or add a dash of hot sauce to the spread.

  • You can also cut the grilled corn off the cob and toss it all together in a bowl for a loaded street corn salad.

  • For a vegetarian version, just skip the bacon.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/jalapeno-popper-mexican-street-corn/