Grilled Corn with Chipotle Butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the chipotle butter
   In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, half of the chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined and set aside at room temperature.
2. Preheat the grill
   Heat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F or 204-232°C). Ensure the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
3. Grill the corn
   Place the corn directly on the grill grates. Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until the corn is lightly charred on all sides and the kernels are tender. You'll know they're done when they become vibrant yellow and slightly plump.
4. Apply the chipotle butter
   Remove the corn from the grill and immediately brush generously with the chipotle butter mixture while the corn is still hot. The heat will help the butter melt into all the nooks between the kernels.
5. Add the toppings
   Sprinkle each ear of corn with the crumbled cotija cheese and the remaining chopped cilantro. The warm corn will help the cheese slightly adhere to the surface.
6. Serve
   Transfer the dressed corn to a serving platter. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness. Encourage guests to squeeze lime juice over their corn just before eating for the best flavor.