Traditionally purchased for a dollar from a Mexican street vendor in my former neighborhood in Chicago, elotes came to be one of my favorite childhood snacks (a craving that has followed me into adulthood) . So when I found it on the menu at my new Brooklyn neighborhood Latin eatery, I was so happy I didn’t mind the $2 price tag.

Elotes, is a calorie counter’s nightmare. It is a piece of roasted corn, slathered in melted butter (or sometimes margarine), then slathered again with mayonnaise (preferably Hellman’s). Then it is rolled in grated parmesan (usually the Kraft brand), squirted with a bit of fresh lime juice, and lightly dusted with chili powder.

I’m sure after reading the description, you can see how this could quite possibly be the world’s greatest junk food. And if you are not sold on the idea, you should definitely try making this at home–especially if you have kids!

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