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Grilled Corn with Roasted Chiles, Sour Cream, and Cotija Cheese

Easy grilled corn with roasted chiles, sour cream, and cotija cheese for a flavorful summer appetizer.

Grilled Corn with Roasted Chiles, Sour Cream, and Cotija Cheese

Try this easy grilled corn recipe with roasted chiles, creamy sour cream, and salty cotija cheese for a perfect summer appetizer.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
0s
Total time
30m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 1 piece fresh ear of corn with husk removed
  • 1 piece dried guajillo chile pod
  • 30 g sour cream
  • 20 g crumbled cotija cheese
  • 10 ml fresh lime juice
  • 10 g unsalted butter
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Origins

Mexico

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Place dried guajillo chile pod on grill and roast for 2-3 minutes per side until fragrant and slightly charred.
  3. Remove chile pod from grill and place in a small bowl with hot water to soak for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove husk and silk from the ear of corn.
  5. Brush the ear of corn with melted unsalted butter evenly on all sides.
  6. Place the corn on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until charred and cooked through.
  7. Drain the soaked guajillo chile pod and finely chop it, discarding seeds if desired.
  8. In a small bowl, mix sour cream with chopped roasted chile and fresh lime juice until combined.
  9. Remove grilled corn from grill and brush with the chile sour cream mixture generously.
  10. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese evenly over the coated corn.
  11. Add a pinch of kosher salt to taste.
  12. Serve immediately while warm.

Tips

  • Use fresh corn for best sweetness and texture.
  • Adjust the amount of roasted chile in sour cream to control spiciness.
  • Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Serving Suggestions

  • grilled chicken
  • fresh salad
  • black beans

This grilled corn with roasted chiles, sour cream, and cotija cheese is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a flavorful summer appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 5
  • Fat (g): 6
  • Carbohydrates (g): 20
  • Protein (g): 5
  • Calories: 150
  • Cholesterol (g): 10
  • Saturated Fat (g): 3

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