Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)
Ingredients:
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Canola oil, for grill grates
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 small clove garlic, pressed
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1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
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1/2 tsp. chili powder
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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8 ears fresh corn, husks removed
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1/3 cup finely crumbled Cotija cheese
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Chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin) and chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions:
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Heat grill to medium. Once hot, clean and oil grill grates. Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lime juice, and chili powder in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
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Grill corn, turning frequently, until lightly charred, 5 to 7 minutes. Brush with mayonnaise. mixture and sprinkle with cheese, dividing evenly. Garnish with chili-lime seasoning and cilantro.
Classic Mexican elotes are grilled corn on the cob coated in a creamy chili-lime sauce, sprinkled with cheese, and finished with cilantro and bold seasoning.
Fun fact: Elotes have been enjoyed in Mexico for thousands of years, dating back to the Aztecs, who considered corn a sacred crop and used it in tons of everyday foods.
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