Mexican Grilled Corn

Vegetable Side Dish - BBQ and Grilling

I consider this to be the greatest corn-on-the-cob recipe of all time. The way the mild, subtly salted cheese works with an ancho-lime mayonnaise, along with that buttery, smoky corn, is a magnificent combination of flavors. Perfecto!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 ears of corn

Mexican Grilled Corn

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 to taste

1 lime

sliced

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Combine mayonnaise lime juice ancho chile powder and smoked paprika in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil corn in the salted water for 5 minutes. Drain the corn.

Step 4

Place ears of corn on hot grill and cook until the kernels begin to brown and caramelize 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the corn and continue to cook turning ears after 1 to 2 minutes until they are browned with slightly charred caramelized spots.

Step 5

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.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Grilled Corn

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 265

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.1g 10%

Carbohydrates: 19.9g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 20.3g 31%

Saturated Fat: 7g 35%

Cholesterol: 29.1mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 770.8IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.4mg 18%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 10.2mg 17%

Folate: 44.5mcg 11%

Calcium: 65.1mg 7%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 38.4mg 14%

Potassium: 297.7mg 8%

Sodium: 245.9mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 183.1

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.