How to Make ELOTE - aka Mexican/Cuban Street Corn

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.

Melt 1 stick of butter in a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of Mexican seasoning to the melted butter and stir.

Peel back the husk and silk from the corn, cleaning it up but not removing the husk completely for decoration.

Brush the melted butter and Mexican seasoning mixture onto the corn.

Preheat the grill to high heat (around 375°F).

Place the corn on the grill and cook for 6 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove the corn from the grill when charred to your liking.

In a bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of sour cream, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, and a pinch of salt.

Brush the sour cream and mayonnaise mixture onto the grilled corn.

Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of Mexican seasoning over the corn and top with asiago cheese.

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