Chipotle Lime Corn Cobs
In Mexico, grilled corn sometimes comes slathered in mayonnaise, rolled in grated cheese and served with lime and chili powder. This is my family’s take on the dish, with our own flavor enhancements.—Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California6 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Grill: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 6 large ears sweet corn in husks
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
Directions
- Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove
- silk. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string. Place in
- a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak for 20 minutes; drain.
- Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until
- tender, turning often.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chipotle, cilantro, lime
- juice, lime peel and garlic; spread one heaping tablespoon over each
- ear of corn. Sprinkle with Asiago cheese. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn equals 289 calories, 18 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 240 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein.