How To Make Mexican Elotes - Grilled 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.

Peel back the husks of the corn on the cob and remove the silk, keeping the husks intact to use as a handle.

Use a length of string to tie the husks together for easier handling while cooking (optional).

Spread a thin layer of butter over the corn to help it cook faster and achieve a good sear.

Place the corn on the grill, laying them along the grill grate to prevent rolling, and grill for about 4-5 minutes per side.

While the corn cooks, prepare the toppings by breaking cotija cheese into small pieces for better adherence to the corn.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 cup sour cream to create the sauce.

Once the corn is ready, flip it to ensure even cooking and searing on both sides.

Remove the corn from the grill and cover it generously with the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture, treating it like icing a cake.

Sprinkle the cotija cheese over the corn until well coated.

Add tajin seasoning or chili powder to taste, along with a drizzle of hot sauce.

Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the corn before serving.

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