CORN ON THE COB WITH MINT-FETA BUTTER

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This recipe takes the Mexican tradition of sprinkling corn on the cob with cotija cheese and dried chile and turns it on its head. By substituting crumbled feta and mint, it gives the summer standby a Mediterranean slant. Cutting the ears into smaller sections makes them easier to coat with the buttery cheese and herb mixture-and...

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 oz unsalted butter, softened
7 oz feta, finely crumbled (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 c finely chopped mint
8 large ears of corn, shucked, each cob cut crosswise into 4 pieces)
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Stir together butter, feta, mint, and a rounded 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
  • 2. Cook corn in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer with tongs to butter mixture and toss until well coated.
  • 3. Note: Mint-feta butter can be made 2 days ahead and chilled.

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