Elotes

Dress up your corn for race day with some south of the border inspiration.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 318 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 lime
• 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil, or as needed
• 3 tablespoons fresh mayonnaise
• 4 teaspoons guajillo chile powder
• 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rub corn with oil and season with salt.

Step 2

Cook corn over an open fire grill or wood oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from grill and rub with the mayonnaise; season with guajillo powder (molido). Place corn back on grill or oven for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice over corn then top with cojita cheese. Serve immediately.