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Cuban Grilled Corn on the Cob with Queso Blanco and Lime

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Corn on the cob goes south of the border with chili, cheese and a squirt of lime!
Servings: Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 4 ears corn in husks, silks removed
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup finely grated queso blanco
  • 1 lime , cut into quarters
  • Directions
    In a large saucepan filled with salted boiling water, cook corn in husks for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chili powder, paprika and salt.

    On a medium grill or in a broiler, grill corn just until char marks are visible on husks. Remove and let cool. Pull back husks and rub corn with butter and sprinkle with cheese and paprika mixture. Serve with lime wedges.

    Recommended ingredient: Queso blanco cheese is available at Latin markets or online at cheesemakers.com.
    From the August 2003 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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