Elote / Mexican Street Corn
Ingredients
- 2 ears of corn husked
- ⅓ c mayo
- ½ lime juiced
- Grated cotija cheese
- Chili powder
- Cayenne pepper optional for spice
Instructions
- Boil ears of corn in water for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, stir together the lime juice and mayo.
- When corn has finished boiling and is cooled enough to hold, spread mayo on both ears of corn.
- Pour cheese on flat surface or plate. Roll the ears of corn in cheese until all of the corn has been coated.
- Sprinkle all sides with chili powder and cayenne.
- Enjoy!
Video
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Notes
Variation #1 Mix in crushed hot Cheetos with the cheese before you roll the corn in it(this is my husband's favorite way to eat it)
Variation #2 Cut off the kernels from the cob and place everything in a cup together. You can also add the hot Cheetos to the cup too!
Variation #2 Cut off the kernels from the cob and place everything in a cup together. You can also add the hot Cheetos to the cup too!