Grilled Corn with Herbed Butter, Lime and White Cheese
A-maize-ingly Great Husker-dos: Grilled Corn with Herbed
Butter and Cheese
Prepare to blow your guests away with this remarkable recipe
featuring grilled corn topped with herbed butter and cheese. Whether it's a
barbecue or a weekend family dinner, this side dish will shine and leave
everyone craving for more. Whenever new people attend my BBQs, they can't stop
raving about this corn dish, wondering what makes it so kick butt. Well, the
secret lies in the delectable herbed butter and cheese – that's all you need!
Making herbed butter is a breeze and is perfect for
enhancing the flavor of everything, from steaks to seafood and vegetables. To
whip up this delightful herbed butter, simply soften some butter, add the
spices and herbs mentioned in the recipe below, refrigerate, and savor the
smooth sensory sensation!
Ingredients:
- Fresh
Corn on the cob (with husks still intact)
- Limes
- Garlic
Herbed Butter (see recipe below)
- Grated
Cotija Cheese (Mexican white cheese)
How To Make It:
- If
desired, remove the silks from inside the corn, then pull back the husks
to cover the corn.
- Soak
the corn in a cooler or any large vessel filled with water for at least 30
minutes.
- Preheat
your grill to medium-high heat (around 350-400 degrees).
- Remove
the corn from the water and shake off excess water.
- Place
the corn on the grill over direct heat and grill for 15 to 20 minutes with
the grill lid closed.
- Take
the corn off the grill, and if you prefer, leave the husks on (they make
great handles).
- Brush
the garlic herbed butter (see below) onto the corn and generously sprinkle
with grated Cotija cheese. Give it a final touch by squeezing some fresh
lime juice over the corn, and voilĂ , they are ready to serve.
Garlic Herbed Butter:
- 1/2
cup Butter (softened)
- 2
cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2
teaspoons Italian Blend Herbed Spices (found in your grocer's herb and
spice aisle)
- 1
teaspoon Lime Juice
- In a
bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, Italian blend herbed
spices, and lime juice.
- Cover
the bowl and refrigerate the herbed butter until ready to use.
Get ready to enjoy the wonderful blend of flavors from the
herbed butter and cheese, transforming grilled corn into a delightful culinary
experience. This recipe will undoubtedly become a favorite, and you'll have
your guests asking for more at every gathering!