Elote Mexican Street Corn ~ Hot Pepper Crema Recipe ~ Cheoff Geoff

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika offers a rich flavor without the heat.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can substitute for lime in a pinch.

Preheat the grill to 400 degrees.

Prepare a spice blend with cajun spice, paprika, chili powder, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper.

Coat the corn on the cob with the spice blend.

Place the corn on the grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until blackened.

In a bowl, mix 3-4 tablespoons of sour cream with the juice of a whole lime and a couple of shakes of hot sauce (sriracha recommended).

Transfer the hot pepper crema into a squirt bottle.

Once the corn is grilled, smear some hot pepper crema on a plate.

Place the grilled corn on the plate and drizzle with more hot pepper crema.

Garnish the corn with chopped cilantro and chopped chili peppers.

Grate queso fresco over the garnished corn.

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