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Elote Recipe

Elote Recipe

Amy
This Elote recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican street food to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Creamy, tangy, and slightly smoky, each bite is a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears Grilled Corn
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise *
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice plus wedges for serving
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder or ancho chile powder
  • ⅓ cup Cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Grill the corn according to this recipe.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and lime juice and zest.
  • Spread the mayo mixture over the corn and sprinkle with the chili powder, Cotija, and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.
Keyword chili powder, corn, cotija cheese, grilled corn, Mexican street food
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