Xotes (Grilled Mexican Street Corn With Xo Sauce) Recipe

• 1/2 cup (100g) finely crumbled Cotija or feta cheese, plus more for serving
• 1/4 cup (60ml) mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream or Mexican
• 1/4 cup (70g) XO sauce, store-bought or
• 1/4 cup (25g) thinly sliced scallions
• 1 medium garlic clove (5g), minced
• 1 lime, zest finely grated, fruit cut into wedges, divided
• Pinch finely ground dried Thai chilies, plus more for serving (optional; see note)
• 4 ears sweet corn, shucked

1. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread coals evenly over half of coal grate. Alternatively, set half the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
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4. Meanwhile, combine cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream or crema, XO sauce, scallions, garlic, lime zest, and ground chilies (if using) in a large bowl. Using a flexible spatula, stir together until homogenous; set aside.
5. When grill is hot, place corn directly over hot side of grill and cook, rotating occasionally, until cooked through and charred in spots on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
6. Transfer corn to bowl with cheese mixture and use a large spoon to evenly coat corn on all sides with mixture. Sprinkle with extra cheese and ground chilies (if using) and serve immediately with lime wedges.

feta cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, xo sauce, scallions, garlic, lime, chilies, sweet corn

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2019/09/xotes-grilled-mexican-street-corn-with-xo-sauce.html (may not work)