Fiesta Grilled Corn

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. + soaking Grill: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by MacKenzie Severson, Germantown, Maryland

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Feb. 08, 2022

We love Mexican food and corn on the cob. So I combined them into something fresh and spicy. For Italian flair, I make this corn with basil and oregano butter and Parmesan cheese.—MacKenzie Severson, Germantown, Maryland

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Fiesta Grilled Corn

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Yield:6 servings
Prep:25 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 large ears sweet corn in husks
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or fresh goat cheese
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the butter, cilantro, lime zest and garlic powder. Shape into a log; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
  2. Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Place in a Dutch oven; cover with cold water. Soak for 20 minutes; drain. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili powder and paprika. Spread over corn. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string.
  3. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning often. Serve with butter slices and sprinkle with cheese.
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