Elotes: 🌽 Mexican Street Corn | Charred Corn With or Without a Grill!

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.

Mix mayonnaise with grated garlic, cayenne, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, and fresh lime juice. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Rub corn with oil.

Preheat the grill for 10 to 15 minutes. Grill the corn for about 12 minutes, rotating every 2 to 3 minutes until charred.

Alternatively, preheat the broiler and broil the corn on the highest rack for about 12 minutes, rotating every 2 to 3 minutes until charred.

Spread the spicy chili mayo over the charred corn and sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese.

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Equipment Needed

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