Elote Recipe with Lime and Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 ears of fresh corn, husks removed
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (or smoked paprika for a milder version)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime zest (use a Microplane zesting tool)
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 cup cotija cheese, finely grated with a Microplane cheese grater
• Fresh cilantro, finely chopped, for garnish
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the corn on the grill and cook for 10–12 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes until slightly charred.
2. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, and salt to form a creamy sauce.
3. Remove the corn from the grill and allow it to slightly cool. Using a brush or spoon, generously coat each cob with the prepared sauce.
4. Use a Microplane cheese grater to finely grate cotija cheese directly onto the corn. Cover the entire cob evenly.
5. Garnish each cob with freshly chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra citrusy kick.