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cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar salty flavor while being more accessible.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor while being cost-effective.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and provides a tangy taste.

Shuck and clean corn and heat the grill on a medium flame.

Add the corn to the grill and heat through for about 10-15 minutes.

Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, zest, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, Tajin and paprika in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until needed.

Once the corn is fully cooked, use a basting brush and brush the ears of corn with the crema.

Sprinkle on cotija cheese and cilantro. Use a little extra chili powder or Tajin too! Serve immediately.

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