Chipotle Lime Mexican Street Corn

Ingredients

• 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husks removed
• 0.25 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 0.5 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your grill or a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the Mexican crema, mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, and lime juice until smooth.

3. 3

   Lightly brush each ear of corn with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

4. 4

   Place the corn on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred in spots and tender.

5. 5

   Remove the corn from the grill and immediately brush a generous layer of the chipotle crema mixture over each ear.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the crumbled Cotija cheese evenly over the sauced corn, rotating to cover all sides.

7. 7

   Dust the corn with a light coating of chili powder and garlic powder.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately with extra lime wedges.