Elotes

Dress up your corn for race day with some south of the border inspiration.

Step: 1

Rub corn with oil and season with salt.

Step: 2

Cook corn over an open fire grill or wood oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

Step: 3

Remove from grill and rub with the mayonnaise; season with guajillo powder (molido). Place corn back on grill or oven for 2 minutes.

Step: 4

Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice over corn then top with cojita cheese. Serve immediately.

Per Serving: 318 calories; protein 10.5g; carbohydrates 22.2g; fat 23g; cholesterol 38.6mg; sodium 511.4mg.

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