Grilled Corn with Queso Fresco is a recipe that is perfect for summer grilling.
Fire up the grill this summer, grab some fresh corn and prepare to throw it on the grill. Have you ever grilled corn? It’s the best… the absolute best! Don’t get rid of the husks because you’re going to grill it IN the husks.
How to make Grilled Corn with Queso Fresco:
When it comes off the grill, the corn is slathered with a little bit of mayonnaise and a sprinkle of Queso Fresco cheese, lime and chili powder. Regular corn on the cob with butter is darn good, but this is seriously the best tasting corn ever.
Look for Queso Fresco near the other firmer bulk cheeses in your market (near the Mozzarella or Mexican cheeses). Ask someone at the market if you can’t find it because they are sure to carry it. I love this cheese so much. It has a salty flavor, and it is a perfect pairing with the corn. If you can’t find it, don’t fret. You can always use feta cheese instead.
And PLEASE DON’T FREAK OUT ABOUT THE MAYONNAISE! Think of it as a sub for butter. It just works well in this recipe.
Here are a few more corn recipes you might enjoy:
- Creamed Corn
- Grilled Corn with Chipotle Lime Butter
- Mexican Corn
- Corn on the Cob with Bacon Butter
- Grilled Corn Salad
- Spicy Cilantro Corn on the Cob
- Southern Savory Corn Pudding
If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you’ll find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below.
Grilled Corn with Queso Fresco
Ingredients
- 6 medium corn on the cob (WITH husks)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (light or regular)
- 1 cup (6 ounces) finely crumbled queso fresco cheese
- chili powder
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Pull back husks on corn, remove silk, and fold husks back over corn. Soak corn in large pot of cold water for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill (medium-high heat). Drain the corn. Grill the corn until the kernels are just tender, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Pull back the husks. Spread the corn with mayonnaise; sprinkle with cheese, chili powder, salt and pepper. Arrange the corn on a platter. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Queso fresco can be found in the specialty cheese section of most markets (and in Latin markets). Feta may be substituted.
- If counting WW Points, use light mayo for this recipe.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Got my wife to break with her tradition of basic corn on the cobb..boiled..no flavorings…..Was a hit !!
5 star review !!
My wife is not a fan of corn on the grill but I am..so will take some convincing.
REALLY like this recipe. I’ve sprinkled various spices and a flavored melted butter but this has its own unique flavors.
Thanks for the new & refreshing idea !