3-Ingredient Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Vegetable oil (for brushing)
4 ears of corn, husked
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup store-bought or homemade chipotle mayonnaise*
1/4 cup grated fresh Cotija cheese
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat a grill pan over medium-high; oil grate or pan. Lightly brush corn with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, until tender and well charred, four to five minutes per side (16–20 minutes total). Let cool slightly.
Spread each ear with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese.
*Cooks' Note: Combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chiles in adobo for homemade chipotle mayonnaise. If you can't find Cotija cheese, substitute queso fresco or Parmesan.
