Grilled Corn with Chiles, Cheese and Lime Recipe

Name: Grilled Corn with Chiles, Cheese and Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; Kosher salt; 8 ears of fresh corn, husked; 1 lime, halved; 1/2 cup grated Cotija (see Note) or Pecorino Romano cheese; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 fresh hot red chile or jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon pure chile powder; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

6 cups water
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Kosher salt
8 ears of fresh corn, husked
1 lime, halved
1/2 cup grated Cotija (see Note) or Pecorino Romano cheese
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 fresh hot red chile or jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon pure chile powder
Freshly ground pepper

1
In a large bowl, mix the water with the sugar and 1/4 cup of salt.
2
Add the corn and let soak for 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
3
Light a grill.
4
Drain the corn and grill over high heat until lightly browned in spots and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
5
Transfer the corn to a large bowl and squeeze the lime all over.
6
Add the cheese, scallions, fresh chile and chile powder and toss until evenly coated.
7
Season with salt and pepper and toss again.
8
Transfer the corn to a platter, scrape any cheese mixture on top and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, Kosher salt, 8 ears of fresh corn, husked, and more.

Yes, Grilled Corn with Chiles, Cheese and Lime falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Corn with Chiles, Cheese and Lime

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