CHIPOTLE LIME CORN COBS

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In Mexico, grilled corn sometimes comes slathered in mayonnaise, rolled in grated cheese and served with lime and chili powder. This is my family's take on the dish, with our own flavor enhancements. -Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

6 large ears sweet corn in husks
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese

Steps:

Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string. Place in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak for 20 minutes; drain., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning often., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chipotle, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and garlic; spread one heaping tablespoon over each ear of corn. Sprinkle with Asiago cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.