Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Grilled corn on the cob slathered in mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime — the ultimate street food experience
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🛒 Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 lime
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- pinch (optional) cayenne pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1Grill corn over high heat (or broil in oven) for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes until lightly charred
- 2While hot, brush each ear generously with mayonnaise
- 3Roll in crumbled cotija cheese or sprinkle it on
- 4Dust with chili powder and a pinch of cayenne if you like heat
- 5Squeeze lime juice over each ear
- 6Garnish with fresh cilantro
- 7Serve on a stick or with corn holders
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