Smoky Street Corn with Cotija Cheese and Chipotle Cream

Allergens

Dairy, Gluten-free

Ingredients

• 4 large ears of fresh sweet corn, husks removed
• 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Brush the corn with melted butter, season with salt and pepper, and place on the grill. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides, about 8 10 minutes total.
2. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, minced chipotle chili, lime juice, and salt to taste. Mix well. Set aside.
3. Remove corn from the grill and immediately brush with more melted butter. Sprinkle each ear of corn with crumbled Cotija cheese and top with a dollop of chipotle cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

To add extra flavor to your corn, you can grill the corn in its husks for an additional layer of smoky goodness.

Notes

You can adjust the spiciness of the dish by adding more or less chipotle chili to the cream sauce.