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Mexican Corn on the Cob

Mexican style corn on the cob topped with cojita cheese, chili powder, and butter. Perfect for your fiesta or summer meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 273 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4-6 corn on the cob cooked
  • 1 cup cojita cheese grated (your preference - fine like parmesan or in chunks)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup butter unsalted and melted
  • 4-6 Lime wedges
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Prepare corn
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  1. For Slow Cooker method - add 1/2 cup water to to the slow cooker add cleaned corn on the cob. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. OR Keep corn in the husk following this slow cooker Corn on the Cob method.
  2. Corn on the Cob Stove Top - Over medium high heat bring a large stock pot of water to a boil. Place clean corn in the pot and cover bringing the corn back to a boil. Cook for 3-10 minutes according to your preference. Remove with tongs and let cool.
  3. To Grill Corn on the Cob - Remove a couple of layers of the husks and soak the corn in a large pot of water for 15 minutes. Pull down the husks to remove the silk, but keep a couple of layers intact. Over medium heat on oiled grates grill the corn turning them to char the whole corn. Place your corn on indirect heat (sides or a top grill) and cook for about 15 minutes. Remove with tongs and cool before handling.
Cheese Mix
  1. In a shallow bowl or dish mix cheese, chili and salt together. Coat corn with melted butter and then roll into cheese mix. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime. Squeeze lime over corn and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 273kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 788mg (33%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 273kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 788mg 33%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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