MEXICAN STREET CORN (ELOTE)

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Corn on the cob is slathered in crema or mayonnaise, topped with cotija cheese, and dusted with cayenne in this classic Mexican street food.

Categories     Cheese     Backyard BBQ     Corn     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes enough for 12 ears of corn

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup Mexican crema or mayonnaise
1/2 lb queso cotija, or feta, crumbled
Cayenne to taste
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Spread grilled corn with a thin layer of crema, then roll in cheese to coat. Sprinkle with cayenne. Squeeze lime juice from wedges to taste.

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