Chipotle Corn
Turn up the flavor on your summer cookouts with this bold and smoky Chipotle Corn recipe, a surefire way to elevate your grilled side dishes. Fresh corn on the cob is grilled to perfection, bringing out its natural sweetness while achieving a delightful charred exterior. The magic lies in the velvety chipotle butter sauce, infused with smoky chipotle peppers, aromatic garlic, zesty lime juice, and a hint of cumin for depth. Topped with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, this dish offers a vibrant balance of creamy, smoky, and citrusy notes. Ready in under 25 minutes, Chipotle Corn is perfect for barbecue gatherings or as a quick weeknight side. Serve it hot off the grill as a handheld treat or transform it into a salad for effortless sharing! Keywords: Chipotle Corn recipe, grilled corn with chipotle butter, summer grilling sides, grilled corn with cotija cheese.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 whole lime
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 0.25 cup cotija cheese
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Remove the husks and silk from the corn. Place the ears of corn on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and has a light char.
While the corn is grilling, prepare the chipotle butter sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
Finely chop the chipotle peppers and mince the garlic.
Add the chipotle peppers, minces garlic, cumin powder, and salt to the melted butter. Stir to combine, allowing the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Juice the lime and add it to the butter sauce, stirring well.
Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill. Using a brush or spoon, generously slather the chipotle butter sauce over each ear of corn.
Sprinkle the corn evenly with chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese.
Serve immediately while the corn is warm, either on the cob or by cutting the kernels from the cob and mixing them as a salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
935 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.1 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 156 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 2613 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.8 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 540 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1257 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
