Craving Elote? Here's How to Make the Best Street Corn You've Ever Tasted

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar crumbly texture with fewer calories.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon offers a similar acidity and flavor.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika adds color without the heat.

Boil or grill corn until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and lime juice until smooth.

Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the cooked corn.

Sprinkle cotija cheese generously over the corn.

Dust with chili powder to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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