Grilled Mexican Street Corn! Elotes!

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.

Parboil the corn slightly to avoid burning while grilling.

Prepare a mayonnaise mixture with queso fresco cheese.

Coat the corn with the mayonnaise mixture before grilling.

Squeeze Swedish parquet butter onto the corn and coat it evenly.

Prepare the grill with Cowboy brand lump charcoal, heating it to 500 degrees.

Place a heat deflector in the grill and warm up the grate.

Grill the corn, monitoring closely to achieve a good char without overcooking it.

After about 10 minutes, check the corn for desired char and texture.

Remove the corn from the grill and coat it with the mayonnaise and cheese mixture.

Sprinkle additional cheese on the corn before serving.

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