How to make ELOTES | The Best GRILLED Mexican Street Corn Recipes (Corn on the Cob & en Vaso!)

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.

Soak corn in water for 15-20 minutes before grilling.

Prepare a charcoal fire and add wood chunks for flavor.

Grill corn over charcoal for about 25-30 minutes for husked corn and 15 minutes for peeled corn, rotating occasionally.

Chop cilantro finely.

Remove corn from the grill and cut into quarters.

Mix chili powder, paprika, cayenne powder, salt, and pepper to taste.

Spread mayonnaise on the grilled corn, sprinkle with cotija cheese, and add the spice mix.

Serve in a cup or on a plate with lime wedges.

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