Disclaimer: This is no ordinary corn on the cob.

Here, I add a blend of cheesy goodness, a pinch of fiery ground cayenne, and a squeeze of citrusy lime love. Each ear is charred to perfection and loaded with addictive spicy flavor. It’s the ultimate trifecta because it’s simple to make, delicious to eat, and a guaranteed party-pleaser. The only question…to shuck or not to shuck? You decide.

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Mexican-Style Corn on the Cob

This recipe is the ultimate trifecta: simple to make, totally delicious, and a guaranteed party-pleaser. The only question…to shuck or not to shuck?
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 ears corn, in husks
  • 4 tablespoons light cream cheese
  • 4 teaspoons grated cotija cheese, or Parmesan
  • 4 limes
  • Cayenne pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Grill the corn (in the husks) for 15 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can roast the corn in the husks in a 350°F oven by placing them directly on the oven rack for about 30 minutes.
  • The corn is done when it’s slightly soft and gives a little beneath the husk or is tender when pierced with a fork.
  • After the corn is cooked and slightly cooled, peel back each of the husks and discard or use as a decorative handle for eating.
  • Spread each ear with 1 tablespoon of cream cheese, squeeze on the juice of ½ a lime, and sprinkle on 1 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese and a pinch of cayenne pepper (add more if you like it hot). Serve with the remaining lime wedges.

Notes

Makes 4 servings. Nutrition provided for 1 serving.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 130Carbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gTotal Fat: 4g— Unsaturated Fat: 2g— Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 110mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 4g— Natural Sugar: 4g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!