Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cotija Cheese
Elevate summer corn on the cob with a creamy mayo and cotija cheese topping, perfect for barbecues and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until beautifully charred.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- Coat the grilled corn with the creamy mayo mixture.
- Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese over the warm corn and add salt to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For perfectly grilled corn, soak the ears in water for 20 minutes beforehand to prevent drying out. You can substitute cotija cheese with feta or Parmesan if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/corn-on-the-cob/