Corn And Cotija Cheese Skewers Recipes

GRILLED CORN WITH SOUR CREAM AND COTIJA CHEESE

Steps:

• Wrap each ear of corn with a 2-inch band of foil to keep husks in place. Soak corn in a large bowl of cold water, 10 minutes. Remove from water, shaking off excess. Grill corn directly over heat source, turning often, until husks are charred and kernels are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer corn to a platter. Peel back husks and spread sour cream over cobs with a butter knife. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and paprika. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

CORN AND COTIJA CHEESE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak 6 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
• Heat grill to high. Carefully insert a skewer into each piece of corn. Grill, turning, until charred on all sides, 10 to 13 minutes.
• Brush corn with mayonnaise. Season with salt. Sprinkle with cheese and pimenton.

CORN CHOWDER WITH CHILI POWDER AND CRUMBLED COTIJA CHEESE

Steps:

• For the chili powder: Mix together the cumin, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne and salt.
• For the bacon: Crisp the bacon in the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels. Keep the grease.
• For the chowder: Brown the onions in the same saucepan, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle on the flour and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock, corn and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer on medium-low until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the cream and remove from the heat.
• Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro and cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining chili powder and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve with tortilla chips.

CORN WITH ROASTED CHILES, CREME FRAICHE, COTIJA CHEESE

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Cut poblano and serrano peppers in 1/2 from top to bottom; remove stems, seeds, and ribs. Place peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins. Dice peppers.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and serrano pepper; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add corn, red pepper, and poblano pepper. Saute until corn is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season vegetable mixture with salt and pepper.
• Stir lime juice, butter, creme fraiche, and cilantro into the vegetable mixture. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with Cotija cheese.

SPICY CORN KABOBS

Steps:

• Insert a metal or soaked wooden skewer into the cut end of each piece of corn. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 25-30 minutes, turning often., In a small bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise; spread over corn. Sprinkle with cheese, chili powder and, if desired, cayenne. Serve with lime wedges.

MEXICAN-STYLE STREET CORN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Boil the corn for about 5 minutes.
• Push a skewer through the middle of each ear of corn.
• Drain, then brush them evenly with the melted butter.
• Spread a bit of mayo all over each ear of corn.
• Scoop the cotija cheese generously on the corn, making sure it covers all sides.
• Sprinkle a little bit of the chili powder evenly across the corn.
• Serve!