Elote Recipe - Authentic Mexican Corn on the Cob

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 ears of corn
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese
  • 1 lime, quartered
  • Hot sauce (such as Valentina or Tapatio)
  • Chili powder (such as Tajin or ancho chile)
  • Wooden sticks (for taffy apple, corn dogs, etc)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Shuck the corn, remove the silk and stalk. Add corn to water, cover and cook for 5 minutes, then remove.
  2. When corn is cool enough to touch but still warm, insert wooden stick into core as a handle.
  3. Brush corn with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese and squeeze of lime wedge. Add hot sauce and chili powder to taste.
  4. Repeat with remaining ears of corn and serve.