Grilled Sweet Corn Two Ways
Recipe - Stillwater
Grilled Sweet Corn Two Ways
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time30 Minutes
Ingredients
8 large ears sweet corn, with husks
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
Juice of 1 medium lime
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup grated queso cotija
Chopped cilantro
Additional grated queso cotija
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/2 cup queso fresco cheese, crumbled
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
Grilled Sweet Corn:
- Grease grill grate. Heat grill to medium.
- Peel back husks from corn, keeping husks attached. Remove silk. Fold husks over corn.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water. Stir in salt. Soak corn in husks for 10 minutes. Remove from the water, shaking off any extra.
- Grill corn in husks, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until tender, turning frequently. Remove from the heat. When cool enough to handle, peel back husks. Return to the grill. Grill corn, covered, 1-2 minutes longer on each side or until lightly charred.
Cotija-Lime Spread
- Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, paprika and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir in cotija. Spread cheese mixture on corn. Sprinkle with cilantro and additional cotija.
Chipotle Butter
- Combine butter and chipotle peppers in a small bowl. Spread butter mixture on corn. Sprinkle with queso fresco and bacon.
10 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 8 servings
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Directions
Grilled Sweet Corn:
- Grease grill grate. Heat grill to medium.
- Peel back husks from corn, keeping husks attached. Remove silk. Fold husks over corn.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water. Stir in salt. Soak corn in husks for 10 minutes. Remove from the water, shaking off any extra.
- Grill corn in husks, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until tender, turning frequently. Remove from the heat. When cool enough to handle, peel back husks. Return to the grill. Grill corn, covered, 1-2 minutes longer on each side or until lightly charred.
Cotija-Lime Spread
- Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, paprika and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir in cotija. Spread cheese mixture on corn. Sprinkle with cilantro and additional cotija.
Chipotle Butter
- Combine butter and chipotle peppers in a small bowl. Spread butter mixture on corn. Sprinkle with queso fresco and bacon.