Elote Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 ears of corn, (husked)
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lime juice ((about ½ medium lime))
• 1 clove garlic, (finely minced or grated)
• ½ teaspoon cayenne, (divided (or chili powder))
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted)
• ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the corn and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender and bright yellow. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

2. 2

   Mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Using a brush or spoon, coat all sides of the corn with melted butter, then generously slather each corn with the mayonnaise mixture.

4. 4

   Sprinkle each ear generously with cotija cheese, the remaining cayenne pepper, and chopped cilantro.