Elote Recipe

Inspired by Lechon

Time25m

Serves4

ancho mayo, chile, cotija (v, gf)

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the corn
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
2
Make the ancho mayo
In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the ancho chili powder and lime juice. Add salt to taste.
3
Assemble the elote
Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill and brush each ear generously with the ancho mayo mixture.
4
Add cotija and garnish
Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese over the mayo-covered corn. Finish with a sprinkle of additional chili powder or paprika for garnish.
5
Serve
Serve the elote hot, with lime wedges on the side if desired.