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Flavorful Chipotle Lime Grilled Corn with Cotija Cheese

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A simple and delicious grilled corn recipe featuring a smoky chipotle-lime sauce and crumbly Cotija cheese, perfect for summer gatherings and quick cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
  • Juice of 2 medium limes (about 4 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: smoked paprika or chili powder

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together chipotle peppers, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside for 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  3. Remove husks and silk from corn. Rinse and pat dry.
  4. Brush each ear of corn generously with the chipotle-lime sauce using a silicone brush.
  5. Place corn on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes to get even char marks.
  6. Halfway through grilling, brush more chipotle-lime sauce onto the corn.
  7. Remove corn from grill and transfer to a serving platter.
  8. While still warm, sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro evenly over the corn.
  9. Optionally, dust with smoked paprika or chili powder for extra color and flavor.
  10. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

If you don’t have a grill, roast corn in the oven at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through. Brush sauce twice for best flavor. Use fresh lime juice for brightness. Avoid microwaving leftovers to prevent drying out.

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Keywords: grilled corn, chipotle lime sauce, Cotija cheese, summer recipe, BBQ side dish, smoky corn, easy grilled corn

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