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Mexican-Style Elote

There’s no better way to elevate your sweet corn and welcome summer than with the tangy flavors of this Mexican-style elote! For larger parties, try splitting each ear of corn in half.

Ingredients (for 6 ears of corn):

• 6 ears of corn, husked
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
• 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese 
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. You can also boil or steam the corn if you prefer.
2. Place the husked corn directly on the grill grates.
3. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until it is tender and charred in spots, about 8-10 min. Remove from the grill and set aside.
4. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream or Mexican crema, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and chopped cilantro. Mix well to combine.
5. Once the corn is cooked and slightly cooled, use a brush or spoon to spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn, coating it generously.
6. Sprinkle additional crumbled cotija cheese on top.
7. Squeeze lime wedges over the elote and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve the elote immediately, garnished with extra chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side for squeezing. Enjoy!