Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Recipe | Epicurious

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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

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.

TagsCotija Cheese Dairy Feta Lime Citrus Fruit Starter Side Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian 30 Minutes or Less 5 Ingredients or Fewer Weeknight Meals No-Cook Gourmet

Recipe notes

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