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Flavorful Honey-Lime Grilled Corn Recipe with Cotija and Chili Perfect for Summer

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A quick and easy grilled corn recipe featuring a honey-lime butter glaze, smoky chili powder, and crumbled cotija cheese, perfect for summer gatherings and BBQs.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husks removed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Juice of 1 large lime plus extra wedges for serving
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • A small handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Remove husks and silk from each ear of corn. Rinse and pat dry. Optionally soak in cold water for 10 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, honey, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika (if using), and salt. Mix until smooth.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  4. Place corn on grill grates and turn every 2-3 minutes, brushing with honey-lime butter mixture each time. Grill for 10-12 minutes until charred with golden spots.
  5. Remove corn from grill and immediately sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese and a light dusting of chili powder.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with extra lime wedges. Serve warm.

Notes

If the honey-lime butter mixture is too thick, warm it slightly before brushing. Turn the corn slowly to develop smoky grill marks. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and cotija with firm tofu or nutritional yeast. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 2 days and reheated in oven or skillet, avoid microwave to keep texture.

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Keywords: grilled corn, honey lime corn, cotija cheese, chili powder, summer recipe, BBQ side dish, easy grilled corn

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