Elote (Mexican 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.

Peel and wash the fresh corn, then cut the ends off.

Boil the corn for 8-10 minutes or grill it as preferred.

If desired, rub lime over the corn before adding butter.

Spread melted butter over the corn.

Add mayonnaise to the corn.

Sprinkle grated cotija cheese or parmesan cheese on top.

Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese over the corn.

For spice, add cayenne pepper; for color, add paprika.

Garnish with parsley or cilantro if desired.

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