Grilled Mexican Corn on the Cob with Fresh Lime and Cotija Cheese

Slightly charred and full of flavor, this Mexican corn on the cob is grilled and topped with fresh lime and Cotija cheese. It’s easy to make and is the perfect side dish for a backyard cook-out!

I love springtime for so many reasons…the nice warm air, flowers blooming and firing up my grill out of hibernation! Yep, I just said that. I love to grill…as a matter of fact I took the grill away from my husband. And yes, he’s mad at me for that. Ok, not really…when he wants to grill he does but the fact is I’m better with the grill than he is. Sorry, honey! I love you! LOL!

Seriously though, I love to grill. I grill so many things, including corn on the cob. Last year, I read so many spice recipes for different flavor combinations for grilled corn on the cob and I tried several…but this one is my favorite! I love the spice flavor combination with the chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Add a bit of fresh squeezed lime juice with melted butter and Cotija cheese and you’re golden!

This one is super easy to make and of course, it’s gluten free! You will see a lot of recipes out there stating to grill the corn on the cob with the husk on…and you can…but I don’t always do that. It comes down to time and convenience. When I’m running short on time, I grill the corn without the husk.

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Ok guys, let’s get to this recipe! Happy eating on this one! You’ll love how easy this recipe is!

Ingredients

• 6 corn on cob
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Juice of 2 limes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup cotija cheese

Directions

1. Rinse corn on the cob to get rid of all the silk from the cobs. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, melt the butter and set aside.
3. In a separate small bowl, squeeze the juice of the limes and set aside.
4. Combine the chili powder, cayenne pepper salt and pepper, mix well and place in a separate small bowl.
5. Shred the cotija cheese and place in a separate bowl.
6. Take a basting brush and baste a bit of butter on the ears of corn.
7. Generously sprinkle each cob with the dry spices of chili powder, cayenne pepper salt and pepper.
8. Place ears of corn on a grill and grill for about 15 minutes or until the kernels start to turn a light brown color.
9. When corn is done on the grill, take the basting brush and baste the lime juice on each ear, along with a bit more melted butter.
10. Top with cotija cheese and serve immediately.

Grilled Corn with Fresh Lime and Cotija Cheese

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Sides

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 265kcal

Author: Amanda Mason

Ingredients

• 6 corn on cob
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Juice of 2 limes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup cotija cheese

Instructions

• Rinse corn on the cob to get rid of all the silk from the cobs. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, melt the butter and set aside.
• In a separate small bowl, squeeze the juice of the limes and set aside.
• Combine the chili powder, cayenne pepper salt and pepper, mix well and place in a separate small bowl.
• Shred the cotija cheese and place in a separate bowl.
• Take a basting brush and baste a bit of butter on the ears of corn.
• Generously sprinkle each cob with the dry spices of chili powder, cayenne pepper salt and pepper.
• Place ears of corn on a grill and grill for about 15 minutes or until the kernels start to turn a light brown color.
• When corn is done on the grill, take the basting brush and baste the lime juice on each ear, along with a bit more melted butter.
• Top with cotija cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 987IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg

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