General Info
| Cuisine: | traditional/classic Mexican |
| Course: | Appetizer/side, Snack |
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Price: $$$$$
| Description: | An elote is a popular Mexican street food made elote en el vaso corn in a cupof grilled corn on the cob peeled from the husk and covered in savory condiments. |
Extra Features
Good for: Omnivore, Vegetarian
Appropriate Ages: Kids (3-12), Teens (13-19), Adults (20-64), Seniors (65+)
Ingredients
Special Tools
Ingredients
- 4 sweet corn on the cob (with husk)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon cayanne pepper (to taste); can substitute with 1 cup Flamin’ Hot Cheetos or Doritos (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 4 lime wedges
Directions
Directions
- First, completely peel back the husk (keep attached to corn) and dip the husk in water to prevent burning.
- Place the exposed corn on the cob directly on a hot grill and rotate every few minutes (or as needed) until golden brown.
- Remove the corn from the grill, then completely coat your corn with the mayonnaise and crema.
- Sprinkle on the Cotija cheese and cayanne pepper or Cheetos/Doritos. Salt to taste.
- Finally, squeeze the lime on the corn and enjoy!