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Place the husked corn ears directly on the grill grates. Grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and charred in spots.","group":"Grilling","title":"Preheat your grill","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Grilling"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Mexican crema, minced garlic, and salt until smooth.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk together the mayonnaise, Mexican crema, minced garlic, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Using a pastry brush or spoon, coat each grilled corn ear evenly with the mayonnaise mixture.","group":"Assembly","title":"Using a pastry brush or spoon, coat each grilled corn ear evenly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, and chopped cilantro over the sauced corn, ensuring an even coating on all sides.","group":"Assembly","title":"Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, and chopped cilantro","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the corn.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve immediately with lime wedges","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, grill the corn until it has some deep char marks. If you can't find Cotija cheese, Feta is a good substitute, though it's saltier.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"cookingMethod":["grill"],"equipment":["grill","tongs","pastry brush","small bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"piece","note":"4 ears of corn"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sauce can be made 1 day in advance and stored in the fridge. Grill and assemble the corn just before serving for best results."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover corn in an airtight container in the fridge. 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