Mexican Grilled Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Shuck the corn, stripping the husks back but leaving them attached at the stem end; leave the stem on.
2. 2
   Holding an ear of corn in one hand, gather the husk together so that it covers the stem and tie it with a piece of butcher's string, forming a sort of handle.
3. 3
   Remove the corn silk.
4. 4
   Repeat with the remaining ears of corn.
5. 5
   Put the mayonnaise, grated cheese, chile powder and lime wedges in small serving bowls.
6. 6
   Have these ingredients ready on the table, along with butter knives for spreading the mayonnaise.
7. 7
   Light a grill.
8. 8
   When it is hot, arrange the corn on the grate with the husks hanging over the edge of the grill (this keeps them from burning).
9. 9
   Grill the corn until nicely browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side (8 to 12 minutes in all), turning with tongs.
10. 10
    Transfer the grilled corn to a platter.
11. 11
    Tell all your guests to spread mayonnaise on the corn, then, working over a plate or the platter, sprinkle the ears with grated cheese and chile powder.
12. 12
    Squeeze lime juice over the grilled corn and enjoy.