Submitted by Hannah Lewis

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About the dish: A do it yourself Mexican street corn perfect for summertime! Pair with a Corona Light for extra summertime bliss.

National Origin: Mexican

Serves: 6

Estimated Time: 30 to 60 Minutes

Ingredients:

6 ears of corn
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup Mexican crema
1/2 stick of butter, melted
1 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
1 cup chorizo, cooked and chopped
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 Tablespoon flaky sea salt
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1 lime, cut into wedges

Preparation:

Husk your corn, keeping as much of the stalk as possible to use as a handle for eating.
Prepare grill or warm a cast iron skillet/grill pan to medium heat.
Cook corn for 2-3 minutes on each side, until it looks charred and starts to “pop,” about 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Prepare elote by using a rubber spatula to spread mayo on corn. Then, add cotija cheese followed by additional ingredients. Finish with a drizzle of crema.
Serve with a lime wedge and a cold Corona Light!

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