Mexican-Style Charcoal-Grilled Corn | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil for cooking grate
• 1/4 cup regular or light mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 4 teaspoons lime juice
• 2 ounces queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup) (see note)
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 large ears corn , husks and silk removed