Grilled Corn 3 Ways

Spice up this Midwest summer staple with one of these unique toppings.

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1

Chipotle Mayo & Parmesan Grilled Corn

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 ears of corn, in husks
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 2 Tb. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tb. fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 Tb. adobo sauce
  • 6 Tb. Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

  • 1

    Turn the grill to medium heat.
  • 2

    Place the corn in husks on the grill.
  • 3

    Close the cover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning the cobs every 5 minutes, until the kernels are tender.
  • 4

    When slightly cooled, pull husks away from corn kernels and remove any silk strings.
  • 5

    Remove husks or use them as a handle by peeling them all the way back and gathering them together.
  • 6

    In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives and adobo sauce until well incorporated.
  • 7

    Spread mixture on corn and sprinkle with Parmesan.
2

Spicy Corn with Cojita Cheese

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 ears of corn, in husks
  • 4 Tb. butter
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 lime, quartered
  • 4 Tb. cilantro
  • 2 Tb. jalapeño, finely chopped
  • 6 Tb. Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 4 tsp. chili powder

Directions:

  • 1

    Turn the grill to medium heat.
  • 2

    Place the corn in husks on the grill.
  • 3

    Close the cover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning the cobs every 5 minutes, until the kernels are tender.
  • 4

    When slightly cooled, pull husks away from corn kernels and remove any silk strings.
  • 5

    Remove husks or use them as a handle by peeling them all the way back and gathering them together.
  • 6

    Spread grilled corn with butter and sprinkle with salt.
  • 7

    Slowly rotate corn cob in hand while squeezing one quarter of lime onto it.
  • 8

    Continue rotating while sprinkling each cob with cilantro, jalapeño, Cotija cheese and chili powder.
3

Grilled Corn with Blue Cheese Butter

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 ears of corn, in husks
  • 4 Tb. butter, softened
  • 8 Tb. blue cheese, crumbled and divided
  • 8 chives, finely chopped

Directions:

  • 1

    Turn the grill to medium heat.
  • 2

    Place the corn in husks on the grill.
  • 3

    Close the cover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning the cobs every 5 minutes, until the kernels are tender.
  • 4

    When slightly cooled, pull husks away from corn kernels and remove any silk strings.
  • 5

    Remove husks or use them as a handle by peeling them all the way back and gathering them together.
  • 6

    Mix together butter and 4 tablespoons of blue cheese.
  • 7

    Spread mixture on each cob and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of crumbled blue cheese and a few pinches of chives.

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