
Mexican Grilled Corn Recipe
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I love Mexican grilled corn! I consider it 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.
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
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, ancho chile powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil corn in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain the corn.
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.
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.
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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 | |
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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.