# Grilled Corn with Spicy Lime Mayo & Cotija Cheese

https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/grilled-corn-with-spicy-lime-mayo

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## Summary

A recipe for grilled corn on the cob topped with a spicy lime mayo made from mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro or parsley, lime zest, ancho chile powder, and Cotija cheese; grill corn 8–10 minutes, then brush with the cheese-mayo mixture and garnish with more Cotija and lime wedges.

## Audience

home cooks / general

## Prompts this page answers

- How do I make grilled corn with a spicy lime mayo and Cotija cheese?
- What are the ingredients and steps for Trefethen's grilled corn recipe?
- How long should I grill corn on the cob for charred kernels?
- What goes into a lime-mayo sauce for grilled corn?

## Purpose

Provide a cooking recipe and instructions for preparing grilled corn with a spicy lime mayo and Cotija cheese, including ingredients and step-by-step procedure.

## Highlights

- Pairs with Trefethen Signature Dry Riesling (stated pairing).
- Makes 8 ears of grilled corn, cooked about 8–10 minutes on the grill.
- Spicy lime mayo mixture: 2/3 cup Cotija cheese mixed with 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup minced cilantro or parsley, 2 tsp lime zest, and 1 tsp ancho chile powder.
- Total Cotija cheese called for: 1 cup crumbled (divided into 2/3 cup and 1/3 cup).
- Printable recipe PDF is provided via a linked print recipe file.

## How to cite

Trefethen Family Vineyards — https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/grilled-corn-with-spicy-lime-mayo

## Publisher

**Trefethen Family Vineyards** — Trefethen Family Vineyards — Napa Valley winery (contact and address shown in page footer).

## Topics

- grilled corn recipe
- spicy lime mayo
- cotija cheese
- corn on the cob
- Trefethen recipe

## Key entities

- **Trefethen Family Vineyards** (organization): Napa Valley winery (listed in the page footer with address and contact). — https://www.trefethen.com/
- **Chef Chris Kennedy** (person): Chef contact listed on the recipe page (email: chefchris@trefethen.com).
- **Signature Dry Riesling** (other): Wine mentioned as a pairing for the grilled corn.
- **Cotija cheese** (other): Ingredient used in the recipe (1 cup crumbled, divided).

## Metadata

- Type: article