Mexican "Grilled" Corn

By tempestteapot

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Vegenaise (feel free to substitute regular or light mayonnaise; we just like Vegenaise a lot more)
• 3 TB sour cream
• 3 TB minced fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 4 tsp juice from 1 lime
• 1 oz grated Cotija cheese (it's worth it to find this cheese instead of substituting something like Pecorino)
• 6 large ears of corn, husks and silk removed

Details

Adapted from dishygoodness.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook corn per your favorite method - boiling water; microwave; etc. Just don't overcook it.
**EDIT: If you plan on grilling your corn, the directions are a little different. PM me at donna {at} dishygoodness {dot} com, and I can send you the recipe for either charcoal grilling or gas grilling. Just let me know which method you prefer. :) **

In a large bowl, combine Vegenaise, sour cream, cilantro, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, black pepper, cayenne, lime juice and cheese. Check seasoning for desired flavor.

Place cooked corn directly over stove flame, turning regularly with tongs to achieve char marks. Remove to platter when done.

Add charred corn to mixture and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately. I like to provide additional lime wedges with the corn.