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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

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Corn on the cob is slathered in crema or mayonnaise, topped with cotija cheese, and dusted with cayenne in this classic Mexican street food.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 min

  • Yield

    Makes enough for 12 ears of corn

Ingredients

3/4 cup Mexican crema or mayonnaise
1/2 lb queso cotija, or feta, crumbled
Cayenne to taste
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Preparation

  1. Spread grilled corn with a thin layer of crema, then roll in cheese to coat. Sprinkle with cayenne. Squeeze lime juice from wedges to taste.

TagsCotijaCheeseDairyFetaLimeCitrusFruitStarterSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarian30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsNo-CookGourmet

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