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Easy Mexican Street Corn

Grilled corn on the cob topped with creamy lime sauce, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and smoky chipotle chili powder.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears corn
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

Method
 

  1. Heat a grill to about 400°F. Grill corn for about 12 minutes, turning a quarter turn every 3 minutes.
  2. Stir crema, mayonnaise, Cotija, garlic, lime zest and juice, and cilantro until smooth.
  3. Generously coat hot corn with the cheese mixture. Sprinkle with chipotle chili powder, extra Cotija, and cilantro.
  4. For oven roasting, wrap lightly oiled husked corn in foil and roast at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes.