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Crispy Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Cotija

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A simple and flavorful grilled street corn recipe featuring crispy charred kernels, creamy mayo-lime sauce, and crumbly cotija cheese. Perfect for summer cookouts and easy to customize.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (ancho chili powder recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Husk the ears of corn, removing all silk strands. Rinse under cold water and pat dry (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy (about 5 minutes). Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Brush each ear of corn evenly with melted butter to help achieve a crispy, golden finish.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place corn directly on the grill and turn every 2-3 minutes to get an even char on all sides. Grill for 10-12 minutes until kernels blister and have blackened spots, watching closely to avoid burning.
  5. Remove corn from grill and immediately spread the mayo-lime sauce all over each ear while still hot.
  6. Generously sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the coated corn so it sticks well.
  7. Finish with an extra squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of chili powder if desired. Serve immediately for best crispiness.

Notes

Turn corn frequently every 2-3 minutes to avoid burning and ensure even char. Brush with butter before grilling for crispy kernels. Sauce can be made a day ahead but add cotija cheese just before serving for best texture. If no grill is available, use a grill pan or broil in the oven watching carefully to avoid burning. For dairy-free, substitute vegan mayo and cheese alternatives.

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Keywords: grilled corn, street corn, cotija cheese, summer recipe, easy side dish, Mexican street corn, grilled vegetables

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