Elote

Name: Elote
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 ears corn, husks on; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 limes, juiced; 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish; 2 cups crumbled cotija cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, plus more for garnish

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Level: Easy

Total: 40 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 40 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

8 ears corn, husks on

1 cup mayonnaise

2 limes, juiced

3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

2 cups crumbled cotija cheese

1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, plus more for garnish

Directions

Smoke the corn on a grill until the kernels are golden and the husks have turned brown, about 20 minutes. Shuck the corn and slice the kernels into a big mixing bowl. Add the mayonnaise and lime juice and mix well.
Add the cilantro to the bowl, stirring to combine. Add the cotija and mix again. Add the chili powder and mix vigorously until evenly distributed.
Sprinkle a little more chili powder and cilantro on top of the dish to garnish.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

Recipe courtesy of Pinkerton's Barbecue, Houston, TX