How To Grill ELOTE: Grilled Mexican Corn on the Cob on a Weber Q Grill

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika offers a rich flavor without the heat.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can substitute for lime in a pinch.

Remove husks from the corn on the cob, leaving the stem on as a handle.

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup sour cream and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise.

Chop a bunch of fresh cilantro finely and add it to the sour cream and mayonnaise mixture.

Press 2 cloves of garlic through a garlic press into the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the mixture, adjusting to taste.

Grind salt to taste into the mixture and whisk everything together with a fork.

Set the topping mixture aside.

Preheat the Weber Q1200 grill on high heat for 10 to 15 minutes.

Place the corn directly on the grill grates without oil or seasoning.

Grill the corn for about 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes for even cooking and charring.

After 20 minutes, check for nice charring and tender kernels, then remove the corn from the grill.

Let the corn cool for a bit before handling.

Using a spoon or spatula, slather the sour cream mixture liberally over the corn.

Sprinkle cotija cheese generously on top of the slathered corn.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the corn before serving.

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