Elote — Mexican Street Corn

Ingredients

• 6 ears sweet corn, husked
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
• 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 limes, juiced + wedges
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the grill to medium-high, about 425°F.

2. 2

   Grill corn directly on the grates, turning every 3 minutes, for 12–15 minutes total.

3. 3

   Whisk mayo, crema, and lime juice in a shallow dish.

4. 4

   Brush hot corn with the crema mixture on all sides.

5. 5

   Sprinkle heavily with cotija, chili powder, and paprika.

6. 6

   Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.