Ingredients list
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Vegetables
corn
Dairy
cotija cheese
mayonnaise
sour cream
Condiments
lime
cilantro
Spices
taheen
Cooking steps
Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Step 1: Roast the Corn
- Place the corn on a tray and roast it for 30 minutes at 350°F. Make sure to flip the corn halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients
- Gather the necessary ingredients: cotija cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime, and cilantro.
Step 3: Remove the Husk
- Once the corn is roasted, remove the husk and silk from the corn.
Step 4: Make the Sauce
- Mix mayonnaise and sour cream to create a creamy sauce. This will provide tanginess and spreadability.
Step 5: Assemble the Elote
- Spread the creamy sauce over the corn generously.
- Cover the corn heavily with cotija cheese.
Step 6: Add Lime and Seasoning
- Squeeze lime juice over the corn to help the seasoning stick.
- Sprinkle with taheen for added flavor.
Step 7: Garnish
- Add chopped cilantro on top for garnish.
Step 8: Serve and Enjoy
- Enjoy your delicious elote, a classic Mexican street food!