Best 8 Fiesta Grilled Corn Recipes

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Are you ready to transport your taste buds to a fiesta of flavors with grilled corn? Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your senses with vibrant ingredients and smoky aromas. In this article, we've scoured the world of recipes to bring you the best-grilled corn recipes that will turn your backyard barbecue into a fiesta of flavors. From classic Mexican street corn to unique and innovative twists, we'll guide you through the steps to create a grilled corn dish that will be the star of your next gathering. So, fire up your grill, gather your friends and family, and let's dive into the world of fiesta grilled corn!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FIESTA CORN



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Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don't like heat? Use green bell peppers instead of jalapenos. -Cassandra Ramirez, Bardstown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
5 cups fresh or frozen corn
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and jalapenos; cook and stir until onion is crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 minutes longer., Add corn; cook, uncovered, until tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Stir in salt. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

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.

GRILLED CORN WITH FETA CHEESE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ears sweet corn, husked and silks removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning salt, recipe from Grilled Sweet and Tangy Pork chops
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lime, juiced, plus 1 lime, quartered, for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Rub the corn with olive oil and season with seasoning salt, to taste. Grill the corn until it's charred, on all sides, rotating for about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, chili powder, cayenne, lime juice and salt and pepper, to taste, together in a small bowl. Remove the corn from the grill and brush the hot corn with the mayonnaise mixture. Arrange on a platter and sprinkle with the feta cheese. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

FIESTA CORN & AVOCADO SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ears corn, preferably yellow, shucked
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem
1 Holland orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and 1/2-inch-diced
1/2 cup medium-diced red onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
2 ripe Hass avocados, large-diced
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Cook the corn in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 7 minutes, until just tender. Cool for 5 minutes and cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob with a sharp knife. Place the kernels in a large bowl with the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno peppers.
  • In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chile powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss.
  • In a separate bowl, gently toss the avocados and lemon juice together, making sure the avocado is coated in lemon juice. Add to the vegetables, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and carefully fold together without breaking up the avocados. Sprinkle with salt and serve cold or at room temperature.

FIESTA CORN TORTILLA PIZZAS



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I devised this simple snack for my Cinco de Mayo Fiesta party years ago. An instant hit, they get gobbled up so fast that I enlist guests and form an assembly line at the grill, no skillet needed. Guests love being involved in the action.

Provided by lucylove

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Beans and Peas

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
6 (7 inch) corn tortillas
cooking spray
1 ¾ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 green onions, sliced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, well drained

Steps:

  • Heat refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave on high until warmed through, about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
  • Spray both sides of each corn tortilla with cooking spray and arrange them on a wire rack.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry one side of each tortilla until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Return tortillas to wire rack, browned sides up.
  • Spread a thin layer of refried beans onto the tortillas, stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge.
  • Sprinkle Mexican cheese blend over refried beans.
  • Carefully transfer a tortilla pizza back to the skillet, bean side up.
  • Lightly fry until cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute more; return tortilla pizza to wire rack. Repeat with remaining pizzas.
  • Scatter tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and olives over melted cheese.
  • Slice pizzas to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 21.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 345.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

FIESTA CORN RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 9

5-6 slices bacon, cut in 1/2 - 3/4" pieces
1 small yellow onion, chopped (scant 1/2 cup)
Half of a small bell pepper, chopped (1/3 cup) (I used green)
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped (I used 1 Tbl. finely diced Trappey's pickled jalapeno slices from a jar)
1 tablespoon butter (or reserved bacon fat)
1 (24 oz) family-size bag frozen whole kernel corn, unthawed
1/2 cup chicken broth (or 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granules dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water)
1/2 cup heavy cream*
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook bacon and set aside to drain on paper towels. In a medium skillet over medium heat, saute onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno in a little butter or fat from the bacon, about 1 tablespoon. Stir and cook just until veggies are crisp tender (they will finish cooking later). Add the frozen corn and cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the chicken broth; then pouring in a thin stream, stir in the cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in about half the bacon (reserve the rest for garnish) and cook until corn is tender and liquid is reduced by half or more. Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with reserved bacon. Serve immediately. NOTE: *I have also used sour cream instead of the heavy cream. Can also stir in 1-2 tablespoons cream cheese along with the heavy cream, if desired.

FIESTA CORN



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Make and share this Fiesta Corn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sassy Cat

Categories     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon margarine or 1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
4 ounces green chilies, canned, diced
smoky paprika

Steps:

  • Cook the corn according to package directions.
  • In a nonstick skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray; melt the margarine.
  • Add the onion and bell peppers.
  • Saute gently, do not let the onion brown.
  • Drain the corn and return it to the sauce pan.
  • Add the onions and peppers to the corn.
  • Add the chilies; and warm through.
  • Sprinkle with Smoky Paprika and serve.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 18.6, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 4.6

FIESTA GRILLED CHICKEN



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Tequila and lime seasoned chicken breast topped with Tex-Mex bean salad. Quite tasty. This is great for a summer BBQ. I serve this with grilled corn-on-the-cob.

Provided by ShaGun

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can sweet whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 tomatoes, diced and drained
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
6 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 fresh whole limes
1/3 cup tequila or 1/3 cup apple juice
3 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients for Texas Bean Salsa. Cover, and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
  • About 45 minutes before serving, place chicken breasts in baking dish. Squeeze lime juice over chicken. Drizzle with tequilla or apple juice. Sprinkle with paprika, salt and black pepper. Cover and marinate 10-60 minutes. Remove from marinade and grill or broil 10-12 minutes, until cooked, turning once.
  • Lay a lettuce leaf on each plate. Place a chicken breast on top of the lettuce leaf, and top each chicken breast with 1/6 of the Texas Bean Salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves and/or lime wedges if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose the right corn: Select fresh, plump ears of corn with tightly packed kernels. Avoid ears with dry or damaged husks.
  • Prepare the corn properly: Remove the husks and silks from the corn. Rinse the ears under cold water to remove any debris.
  • Season the corn: Brush the corn with oil and sprinkle with your favorite seasonings. Some popular options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, or paprika.
  • Grill the corn: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and slightly charred.
  • Serve the corn: Serve the grilled corn immediately, topped with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include butter, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Fiesta Grilled Corn is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its smoky flavor and customizable toppings, it's sure to be a hit at your next party or cookout. So fire up the grill and enjoy this tasty treat!

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