Jul 13 2026

Charred Corn Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

charred corn, lime mayo, chile cotija cheese

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Lime Mayo

Toppings

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Prepare the Corn

    Husk the corn and remove all silk strands. Rinse under cool water and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Make the Lime Mayo

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well until smooth and set aside.

Cooking Instructions

  1. 3

    Char the Corn

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush each ear of corn with olive oil and place it on the grill. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until all sides are charred and cooked through.

  2. 4

    Prepare the Toppings

    While the corn is grilling, crumble the cotija cheese and mix it with chili powder in a small bowl. Chop fresh cilantro if using.

  3. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    Once the corn is charred, remove it from the grill and squeeze fresh lime juice over it. Spread a generous amount of lime mayo over each ear of corn, then sprinkle with the cotija cheese and chili powder mixture. Finish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

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