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Grilled Street Corn
Grilled Street Corn
Grilled street corn has become a staple for backyard BBQ as it is simple to prepare and pairs well with just about anything. For those that like things more on the spicy side, try adding some chili powder to the recipe. There are more great grilling recipes to enjoy by clicking on the Recipes tab at the top of the page!
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Grilled Street Corn
Prep Time60 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time30 Minutes
Calories420
Ingredients
4 ears of corn
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 Tbs fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 lime, juice and zest
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 Tbs vegetable oil
1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
Directions
  1. Remove the outer husks of the corn, and discard outer layer.
  2. Pull back remaining husks, leaving them intact.
  3. Remove the silks.
  4. Bring the husks back up around the corn.
  5. Place corn in a baking dish.
  6. Cover with water. Let corn soak for 1 hour.
  7. In a bowl, combine the butter, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, chipotle powder, salt and pepper.
  8. Set the mixture aside.
  9. Heat a grill to medium-high.
  10. Rub the corn and husks with oil.
  11. Place corn on the grill.
  12. Cook, while turning, for about 4 minutes per side.
  13. Turn if husks begin to burn.
  14. When corn is tender, pull back some of the husks.
  15. Spread half of butter mixture over the top.
  16. Remove from grill. Place in a baking dish.
  17. Spread remaining butter over the top.
  18. Place the dish in a 200° F oven for 5 minutes or until ready to serve.
  19. Sprinkle corn with crumbled cheese.
  20. Serve with lime wedges.
60 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
420
Calories

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Makes 4 servings
4 ears of corn
Fresh Corn, Sweet, Yellow
Fresh Corn, Sweet, Yellow - 1 Each
$0.69
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
Brookshire's Unsalted Butter, 4 Quarters
Brookshire's Unsalted Butter, 4 Quarters - 4 Each
$5.49 was $5.99$1.37 each
2 Tbs fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Fresh Cilantro
Fresh Cilantro - 1 Each
$0.59
1 lime, juice and zest
Fresh Lime
Fresh Lime - 1 Each
$0.79
1/2 tsp salt
Brookshire's Table Salt
Brookshire's Table Salt - 26 Ounce
$0.99$0.04/oz
1/4 tsp black pepper
Brookshire's Black Pepper, Ground
Brookshire's Black Pepper, Ground - 3.1 Ounce
$3.59 was $3.99$1.16/oz
3 Tbs vegetable oil
Brookshire's Vegetable Oil
Brookshire's Vegetable Oil - 24 Fluid ounce
$3.19$0.13/fl oz
1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
Cacique Cheese, Part Skim Milk, Cotija
Cacique Cheese, Part Skim Milk, Cotija - 10 Ounce
$5.29 was $5.99$0.53/oz

Directions

  1. Remove the outer husks of the corn, and discard outer layer.
  2. Pull back remaining husks, leaving them intact.
  3. Remove the silks.
  4. Bring the husks back up around the corn.
  5. Place corn in a baking dish.
  6. Cover with water. Let corn soak for 1 hour.
  7. In a bowl, combine the butter, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, chipotle powder, salt and pepper.
  8. Set the mixture aside.
  9. Heat a grill to medium-high.
  10. Rub the corn and husks with oil.
  11. Place corn on the grill.
  12. Cook, while turning, for about 4 minutes per side.
  13. Turn if husks begin to burn.
  14. When corn is tender, pull back some of the husks.
  15. Spread half of butter mixture over the top.
  16. Remove from grill. Place in a baking dish.
  17. Spread remaining butter over the top.
  18. Place the dish in a 200° F oven for 5 minutes or until ready to serve.
  19. Sprinkle corn with crumbled cheese.
  20. Serve with lime wedges.