Ingredients
-
4 ears corn, with husks
-
½ lime, juiced, or more to taste
-
½ teaspoon chili powder
-
5 ounces crumbled cotija cheese
-
¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
-
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
-
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
-
1 pinch salt to taste
Directions
-
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
-
Grill corn in the husks on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, to desired tenderness, about 15 minutes; some charring is fine. Remove from the grill. Remove and discard husks and silk when cool enough to handle. Cut kernels off into a medium bowl.
-
Add lime juice and chili powder, then mix in cotija cheese, cilantro, mayonnaise, and pepper until thoroughly combined. Taste and add salt if necessary.
Cook's Notes:
I've used a good feta cheese when I couldn't find cotija. Paprika can be used in place of chili powder.
You can soak the corn in the husks if you want; I don't normally soak them.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 209 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 14g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 209 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
| Cholesterol 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium 358mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium 167mg | 13% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 206mg | 4% |
* 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.
