Mexican Elote

Submitted by Genius Kitchen

"Spicy, creamy and full of citrus, give your summer corn a Mexican makeover with this elote recipe."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 4 Ears

ingredients

• 4 ears corn, shucked
• 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄3 cup Mexican crema
• 1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder, plus more for garnish
• 2 teaspoons sriracha hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons crumbled Cotija cheese, plus 1 cup for garnish
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

directions

1. Preheat a stove top or outdoor grill to medium high heat. Place corn on hot grill and cook until kernels are tender and lightly charred, about 2-3 minutes per side.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk to combine mayonnaise, crema, chili powder, sriracha, granulated garlic, salt and 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese.
3. Transfer corn to the bowl with mayonnaise and crema mixture and spoon to coat completely. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with remaining cheese, chopped cilantro, a sprinkle of chili powder and lime wedges.