FIESTA GRILLED CORN

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We love Mexican food and corn on the cob. So I combined them into something fresh and spicy. For Italian flair, I make this corn with basil and oregano butter and Parmesan cheese.-MacKenzie Severson, Germantown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6 large ears sweet corn in husks
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or fresh goat cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the butter, cilantro, lime zest and garlic powder. Shape into a log; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm., Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Place in a Dutch oven; cover with cold water. Soak for 20 minutes; drain. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili powder and paprika. Spread over corn. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning often. Serve with butter slices and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 33g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.