Elote en Vaso

Try this recipe for creamy elote, or Mexican grilled corn kernels flavored with cayenne pepper, ancho chile seasoning, lime juice, and Cotija cheese.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 314 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 5 ears fresh corn
• ⅓ cup crumbled Cotija cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Grill corn, turning occasionally, until kernels are slightly charred, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool until safe to handle, at least 15 minutes. Remove kernels from the cobs to get about 2 cups of corn.

Step 3

Mix cream, butter, lime juice, ancho chile seasoning, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Fold in cotija cheese. Drizzle mixture over the corn kernels. Serve hot or cold.