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corn on the cob with cheese and lime

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

These messy but irresistible ears of corn coated with cheese are a popular street snack in Mexico.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For corn on the cob with cheese and lime

  • 4
    ears of corn in the husk
  • 1/4 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne, or to taste
  • 3/4 c
    shredded cotija cheese or feta cheese
  • lime wedges

How To Make corn on the cob with cheese and lime

  • 1
    Prepare grill.
  • 2
    Soak corn in husks in cold water 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Drain corn and grill on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until husks are charred, about 10 minutes.
  • 4
    Shuck corn and grill until kernels are browned in spots, about 10 minutes.
  • 5
    While corn is grilling, in a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise and cayenne. Using the small teardrop-shaped holes on a four-sided grater grate cotija.
  • 6
    Brush mayonnaise mixture onto hot corn and sprinkle with cojita.
  • 7
    Serve corn on the cob with lime wedges.

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