Corn On The Cob Con Queso Food

CORN CON QUESO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine the butter, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt and pepper, to taste.
• Rub corn with the butter mixture. Wrap in foil and put in the oven. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Unwrap from foil, top with queso fresco and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

ELOTE (MEXICAN STREET CORN)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients and preheat a grill to medium heat. (For an oven option, see variations below.)
• Grill the corn in its husk until sweet and tender, about 15 minutes, turning once or twice during cooking. Let cool a few minutes then husk the corn.
• Char the corn directly on the hot grill for extra flavor and color, about 3 minutes, rotating a few times.
• In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime juice.
• Using a Microplane or a garlic press, grate the garlic into the mixture. Add the salt and whisk to combine.
• Spread the mayo mixture onto a flat plate. Crumble the cotija cheese on a separate flat plate.
• Roll the corn in the mayo mixture to completely coat the ear. You can use corn on the cob holders to help you roll them; tongs will also work.
• Roll the coated ear of corn in the crumbled cheese and set aside on a platter. Repeat with the remaining ears.
• Top the corn with chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of chili powder, or Tajin. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN CORN ON THE COB (ELOTE)

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Grill corn until hot and lightly charred all over, 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the temperature of the grill. Roll the ears in melted butter, then spread evenly with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and serve with a lime wedge.

CORN ON THE COB CON QUESO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine the butter, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt and pepper, to taste.
• Rub corn with the butter mixture. Wrap in foil and put in the oven. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Unwrap from foil, top with queso fresco and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Soak the corn in a large container of water for 1 hour. Prepare the grill. Put the soaked cobs on the hot grill and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, turning frequently. The corn is done when it feels soft when you press on it.
• While the corn is grilling make the lime butter: In a small bowl add the butter, lime zest, chervil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well and spread onto a large plate. Spread the queso fresco onto another plate.
• Take the corn off the grill and carefully peel back the husks (it will be hot). Remove the corn silk and tie the husks in a knot so you can hold on to it like a handle. Roll in the lime butter and then roll in the queso fresco; sprinkle with the Ancho Chile Rub. Place on a large platter and serve immediately.
• For the spice rub: Toast the ancho chile pieces over low heat in a dry skillet until fragrant, shaking the pan so they don't scorch. Put the chiles in spice grinder and pulse to a powder. Add the remaining ingredients and buzz again to combine.

GRILLED CORN AND CHORIZO QUESO

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium to medium-high heat.
• Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo and begin to brown it as it heats up.
• Meanwhile, toss the corn, jalapenos and onion with the olive oil. Season with the fajita seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place on the grill pan and cook until grill marks form and the vegetables have softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
• Once the chorizo is browned, after 7 to 8 minutes, drain off all but a couple of tablespoons of the fat. Add the diced cheese, tomatoes and green chiles and chopped green chiles, juices and all. Cook, stirring occasionally, while the cheese melts and everything comes together.
• While the cheese is melting, remove the corn from the cob and dice the onion and jalapenos. Stir the vegetables into the queso.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve immediately with chips or transfer to a crockpot and keep on low until ready to eat.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH GARLIC BUTTER, FRESH LIME, AND QUESO FRESCO

Steps:

• Make the garlic butter:
• Combine the butter and garlic in a food processor or with a mixer until smooth. (To mix by hand, let the butter get very soft, then beat in the garlic, finely minced, with a large wooden spoon.) Season to taste with salt and pepper. (The garlic butter can be made in advance, covered, and kept refrigerated up to 2 days, or frozen for a week. Bring to cool room temperature before serving.)
• Make the corn:
• 1. Heat your grill to high.
• 2. Place the corn on the grill, close the grill hood, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until steamed through and hot but still crisp (test by carefully piercing with a knife). Unwrap the husks from the corn and immediately spread or brush with garlic butter.
• 3. Squeeze the limes on top and and sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

CORN ON THE COB WITH CHILIES, QUESO FRESCO AND LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Soak the corn in cold water for 1 hour. Prepare the grill. Put the soaked cobs on the hot grill and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, turning frequently.
• While the corn is grilling, make the lime butter. In a small bowl, add the butter, lime juice, tarragon and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well and spread onto a large plate. Take the corn off the grill and carefully peel back the husks (they will be hot). Remove the corn silk and tie the husks in a knot so you can hold onto it like a handle. Roll the corn in the butter. Top with a good amount of the queso fresco and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Serve immediately.
• For the spice mixture, combine all ingredients.

MEXICAN-STYLE CORN ON THE COB WITH LIME, ANCHO, AND QUESO FRESCO

Steps:

• To make pineapple-cucumber puree: Put pineapple and cucumber chunks in a blender. Add a pinch of salt, aSoak corn in cold water for 1 hour. Preheat a gas grill or a ridged grill pan to medium, or prepare a charcoal grill, letting coals burn until covered with white ash.
• Grill corn, turning frequently, until the husks are charred, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, put butter, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and stir to incorporate the ingredients. Spread the butter mixture on a serving platter.
• Remove corn from grill and carefully peel back the husks. (Corn will be very hot!) Remove corn silk and, if desired, wrap some strands of husk around top of corn and knot them. Put the hot cobs on the buttered platter and roll to coat. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the ears, turning them to coat. Sprinkle with chipotle and ancho chili powders and a little extra cilantro. Serve immediately.

CHILI CORN-ON-THE-COB

Steps:

• Husk corn and remove silk.
• Plunge corn into large kettle of rapidly boiling water, cover and cook over high heat 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove from water; drain well.
• Meanwhile melt butter in small saucepan and stir in remaining ingredients.
• Serve corn at once with chili butter.