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Flavorful Honey Butter Grilled Corn with Cotija Cheese

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A quick and easy summer side dish featuring grilled corn coated in a luscious honey butter glaze, topped with salty cotija cheese and fresh lime juice. Perfect for backyard barbecues and casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husks removed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the softened unsalted butter with honey, smoked paprika, salt, and a pinch of black pepper until well combined and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Remove the husks and silk from the fresh corn. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 375°F to 400°F (190°C to 204°C).
  4. Place the ears on the grill directly. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes with tongs to evenly char all sides and cook the kernels until tender.
  5. Remove the corn from the grill. Use a basting brush to generously coat each ear with the honey butter mixture while still warm.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbled cotija cheese evenly over the ears. Then squeeze fresh lime juice on top.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

If butter is too hard to spread, microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften. Watch the grill carefully to avoid burning the corn. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based spread and cotija cheese with vegan cheese or nutritional yeast. If no grill is available, roast corn in the oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through.

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Keywords: grilled corn, honey butter, cotija cheese, summer recipe, easy side dish, barbecue, Mexican street corn, elote

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