Mexican Street Corn - Elote - Mexican Food - Mexican Street Food

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.

Boil corn on the cob in water for about 8 minutes until submerged.

Remove corn from boiling water using a fork.

Let the corn cool down slightly before handling.

Spread mayonnaise evenly over the corn as a binder.

Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese generously on top of the mayonnaise-covered corn.

Add tajin seasoning on top of the cotija cheese, ensuring a good coating.

Sprinkle chili powder (Chilito Amor) on the corn, coating all sides.

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