Low Sugar Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.5

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 ears of corn, husks removed
1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)

For the sauce

¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup mexican crema (or sour cream)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
½ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp kosher salt

For finishing

¾ cup cotija cheese, finely crumbled
½ tsp chili powder

For serving

1 lime, cut into wedges
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Brush the corn ears all over with the neutral oil.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Mexican crema, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and kosher salt until smooth. Set aside.

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