Description

This Elote recipe features perfectly grilled corn covered in a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, lime, and garlic, topped with cotija cheese and cilantro. Enjoy this irresistible, flavorful dish that’s simple to prepare and ideal for gatherings or a quick dinner!

Ingredients

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4 ears of corn, husked
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ medium lime)
1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
½ teaspoon cayenne, divided (or chili powder)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
¼ cup chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Boil a large pot of water over high heat. Add the corn and cook for 5 minutes until tender and bright yellow. Transfer to a plate to cool.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne.
Apply melted butter to all sides of the corn, then coat generously with the mayonnaise mixture.
Sprinkle cotija cheese, the remaining cayenne, and chopped cilantro over each ear of corn.

Notes

For added flavor, you can grill the corn instead of boiling it.
Adjust the cayenne to control the spice level according to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
Calories: 290
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 15mg