Corn on the Cob with Cheese and Lime Recipe

Corn on the Cob with Cheese and Lime Recipe

  • 4 ears corn in the husk
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 3/4 cup shredded cotija or feta
  • Accompaniment: lime wedges
  1. Prepare grill.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Brush mayonnaise mixture onto hot corn and sprinkle with cojita.
  5. Serve corn on the cob with lime wedges.
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