🌽 Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
✨ Sweet, smoky, and creamy all at once — elote is Mexico’s ultimate street snack. Hot corn on the cob slathered in mayo, cheese, chili, and lime? It’s the taste of summer in every bite.
🍴 What You’ll Need:
- 4 fresh ears of corn (husks removed)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
🔪 Tools You’ll Need:
- Grill or stovetop skillet
- Small bowl
- Brush or spoon
- Tongs
🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:
Grill corn until charred (10–12 mins).
Mix mayo + crema.
Brush sauce over hot corn.
Sprinkle with Cotija + chili powder.
🍽️ Serve It With:
- Carne asada, pico de gallo, or a cold cerveza.
❄️ Storing Leftovers:
Wrap in foil, refrigerate up to 2 days, reheat in oven.