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Mexican Street Corn (aka Elote)

To Grill Corn on a Charcoal Grill: 1: Prepare grill. You will be using a hot, direct heat method. 2: Place the corn, in the husk, on the grill and cover. Turn every 5 minutes until the husk is charred. About 20 minutes. 3: Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before shucking and serving. To Roast Corn in the Oven: 1: Preheat oven to 350* F 2: Place the corn, in the husk, directly on the oven rack and roast for about 30 minutes. (turning is not necessary in this method.) 3: Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before shucking and serving. Mexican Street Corn (aka Elote) Ingredients: 6 ears roasted sweet corn (see roasting methods above) 1/2 to 1 cup mayonnaise Juice from 1 lime Chile powder (in a shaker) 1 cup Queso Fresco, Crumbled 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional) Method: 1: Combine mayonnaise and lime juice in a small bowl. 2: Brush shucked corn on the cob with mayo/lime mixture. 3: Sprinkle cob to ta