Street-Style Grilled Corn (Elote)

Ingredients

• 4 ears Corn on the cob
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Sour cream or Mexican Crema
• 0.5 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 wedge Lime
• 1 clove Garlic(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Peel back the husks of the corn and remove the silk, then rub the kernels lightly with oil or butter.

3. 3

   Place the corn directly on the grill grates and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred in spots all over.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and minced garlic (if using).

5. 5

   Once the corn is cooked, remove from the grill and immediately brush each ear generously with the mayonnaise mixture.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the crumbled Cotija cheese over the corn, followed by the chili powder and fresh cilantro.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.