CORN ON THE COB WITH CHEESE AND LIME

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These messy but irresistible ears of corn coated with cheese are a popular street snack in Mexico. From Gourmet, August 1999.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme) @lazyme5909

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 - ears of corn in husks
1/4 cup(s) mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
3/4 cup(s) cotija cheese, or feta cheese
- lime wedge

Steps:

  • Prepare grill.
  • Soak corn in husks in cold water 10 minutes.
  • Drain corn and grill on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until husks are charred, about 10 minutes.
  • Shuck corn and grill until kernels are browned in spots, about 10 minutes.
  • While corn is grilling, in a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise and cayenne.
  • Using the small teardrop-shaped holes on a four-sided grater grate cotija.
  • Brush mayonnaise mixture onto hot corn and sprinkle with cojita.
  • Serve corn on the cob with lime wedges.

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