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Mexican Corn on the Cob

A vibrant and zesty dish featuring grilled corn slathered in creamy lime-infused sauce and topped with cotija cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 ears Fresh Corn on the Cob Select sweet, plump ears for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Freshly squeezed for best taste.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat for a rich base.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Opt for mild unless more heat is preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese Crumbled for texture.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Fresh and vibrant.
  • to taste Salt Sea salt or kosher salt.
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground black pepper.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all necessary ingredients for your Mexican corn on the cob.
  2. Remove the husks and silks from the corn and rinse under cold water.
  3. Soak the corn in water for 10-15 minutes if grilling to keep it juicy.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F or 200°C).
  2. Grill each ear of corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
Topping Mixture
  1. Combine mayonnaise with crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice in a bowl.
  2. Adjust seasoning to taste for a creamy and zesty topping.
Assembly
  1. Remove the grilled corn from the heat and coat generously with the topping mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be grilled, roasted, or boiled.

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