Mexican Grilled Corn

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I consider Mexican grilled corn to be the greatest corn on the cob of all time. The way the subtly salted cotija cheese works with an ancho-lime mayonnaise, along with that buttery, smoky corn, is a magnificent combination of flavors!

By
John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
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Updated on March 22, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 8 ears corn on the cob, husked

  • ¼ cup butter, melted, or as needed

  • ½ cup freshly grated cotija cheese

  • 1 pinch salt, or to taste

  • 1 lime, sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, ancho chile powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.

  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil corn in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain the corn.

  4. Place ears of corn on hot grill and cook until the kernels begin to brown and caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn corn and continue to cook, turning ears after 1 to 2 minutes, until they are browned with slightly charred, caramelized spots.

  5. Generously brush corn with melted butter and ancho-lime mayonnaise until kernels are coated. Sprinkle ears with cotija cheese and salt. Garnish with slices of lime.

Chef's Note

I prefer to use a charcoal grill for the smoky taste. You can substitute Parmesan cheese for cotija cheese; feta will work in a pinch.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265 Calories
20g Fat
20g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 246mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 298mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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