Ingredients
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1 lime, juiced
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1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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8 ears corn on the cob, husked
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¼ cup butter, melted, or as needed
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½ cup freshly grated cotija cheese
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1 pinch salt, or to taste
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1 lime, sliced
Directions
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Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, ancho chile powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil corn in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain the corn.
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Place ears of corn on hot grill and cook until the kernels begin to brown and caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn corn and continue to cook, turning ears after 1 to 2 minutes, until they are browned with slightly charred, caramelized spots.
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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.
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Chef's Note
I prefer to use a charcoal grill for the smoky taste. You can substitute Parmesan cheese for cotija cheese; feta will work in a pinch.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 265 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 20g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 265 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 246mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium 65mg | 5% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 298mg | 6% |
* 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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
