Elote

Corn on the cob.
== Ingredients ==
*Vegetable oil, for brushing
*1 teaspoon chile powder
*½ teaspoon cayenne powder
*8 ears of corn, husked
*¼ cup mayonnaise or unsalted butter
*½ cup crumbled cotija cheese, Parmesan, or ricotta salata
*1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
*Pastry brush (special equipment)
== Directions ==
#Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to high. Brush grill grate with oil. Combine chile powder and cayenne in a small bowl.
#Grill corn, turning occasionally with tongs, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 10 minutes. Remove from grill and immediately brush each ear with 1½ tsp. mayonnaise. Sprinkle each with 1 Tbsp. cheese and a pinch of chile powder mixture. Squeeze 1 lime wedge over each ear and serve.
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