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Grilled Mexican Street Corn

Sweet summer corn is blistered on the grill and then slathered in butter, cheese, and spices, making for a delicious plant-based option for your barbecue.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Four to Cook For

Equipment

  • Grill
  • baking sheets (for storing/serving)

Ingredients

  • 12 ears corn, shucked and corn silk removed
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons Tajín, or to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cotija
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat up the grill.
  • Lay the corn on the grill and cook, rotating as needed to get the desired level of doneness.
  • Remove corn and slather with butter.
  • Sprinkle on the cheese, cilantro, and Tajín, and black pepper to taste. Serve.
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Notes

You can easily substitute freshly squeezed lime juice, cayanne pepper, and salt in place of the Tajín.