How to Make Elote at Home WITHOUT A GRILL

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in fat, while parmesan is often more affordable.

Rinse and thaw corn under cold water for about a minute.

In a bowl, mix 1 cup mayonnaise with 1 cup sour cream, juice of 1/2 lime, and 2 tablespoons Cotija cheese.

Crush spicy chips in a Ziploc bag until they are fine crumbs.

Heat olive oil in a hot cast iron pan over medium-high heat.

Add corn to the hot pan and cook, adding butter on top.

Season with 2 teaspoons of salt, chili powder, and garlic powder.

Cook corn for 5-10 minutes until it gets a nice sear.

Plate the corn and coat with the prepared sauce and sprinkle with Cotija cheese and crushed spicy chips.

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