Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Ingredients

• 4 ears of corn, husked
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Mexican crema or sour cream
• 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
• 1 tsp chili powder (or Tajín)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• juice of 1 lime
• fresh cilantro, chopped
• lime wedges, for serving

Steps

1. 1

   Grill corn over medium-high heat, turning frequently, for 8-10 minutes until charred in spots.

2. 2

   Mix mayonnaise and crema together. Brush generously over each ear of grilled corn.

3. 3

   Roll or sprinkle cotija cheese all over the corn.

4. 4

   Dust with chili powder and cayenne.

5. 5

   Squeeze lime juice over the top and sprinkle with cilantro.

6. 6

   Serve with extra lime wedges.