Mexican Street Corn off the Cob

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta offers a similar tangy flavor, while parmesan is more accessible.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor, while cayenne is often less expensive.

Heat grill for 10 minutes on medium heat.

Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle, adobo sauce, chili powder, paprika and lime juice in a large bowl until smooth.

Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and whisk to combine.

Lightly brush corn cobs with canola oil to thinly coat.

Place corn on the grill and cook until lightly charred all over, turning 1/4 turn every 2 - 3 minutes.

Lower the lid while grilling, to help the corn to fully cook. Total grilling time 8 - 10 minutes.

Remove corn to cool enough to handle. Cut corn off the cob.

Add corn into the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Fold the corn into the mayonnaise mixture until fully combined.

Remove to a serving bowl. Garnish with cheese and cilantro. Serve lime wedges on the side, for squeezing as desired.

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