Mexican Grilled Corn "Elote" - Corn with Chili Lime Mayo & Cotija Cheese

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.

In a bowl, mix 1 spoon of mayonnaise with freshly squeezed lime juice.

Add 1 big spoon of ancho chili powder and 1 smaller spoon of smoked paprika to the bowl.

Whisk the mixture together until combined and refrigerate until needed.

Melt butter (can be done in the microwave or in direct sunlight).

Boil corn on the cob in salted water for 5 minutes.

Place the boiled corn on a hot charcoal grill, turning until desired char is achieved.

Brush the grilled corn with melted butter.

Brush the ancho lime mayonnaise mixture generously over the corn until completely coated.

Grate cotija cheese generously over the corn, optionally turning to coat both sides.

Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

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