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Grilled Mexican Street Corn with Zesty Lime Cojita Crumble

Prep 10 minutes | Cook 35 minutes | Advanced | Serves 4 | Mexican

This dish captures the soul of Mexican comfort food, bringing together the sweet simplicity of grilled corn with the zesty punch of lime and the creamy richness of cojita cheese. Each bite is a warm embrace, perfect for a cozy gathering with loved ones.

What you have

• Corn on the cob 4 ears
• Lime 2
• Cojita cheese 1 cup, crumbled

Method

1. Step 1: Preheat the stovetop grill on medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Husk the corn and brush each ear lightly with melted butter.
3. Step 3: Grill the corn for about 15-20 minutes, turning frequently until charred and fully cooked.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with chili powder and lime juice from one lime. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Step 5: Once the corn is grilled, slather each ear with the mayonnaise mixture.
6. Step 6: Generously sprinkle crumbled cojita cheese over the corn.
7. Step 7: Garnish with chopped cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime juice.
8. Step 8: Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

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