Grilled Corn with Bacon Butter & Cotija Cheese - Sizzling Summer Series

Upgrade your summer grilling game with our Sizzling Summer Series and Grilled Corn with Bacon Butter & Cotija Cheese! This unique take on a classic dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

We're talking about bacon butter, folks! Yes, bacon and butter combined to create a salty and rich flavor you won't get enough of. Throw in some crumbled cotija cheese on top of the grilled corn, and you've got a mouthwatering dish that will impress your friends and family. The grilled corn's sweet and smoky flavor perfectly balances the cheese's sharp and tangy notes. Trust us; your summer just got a whole lot better with this Grilled Corn with Bacon Butter & Cotija Cheese recipe.

Whether you're looking for an appetizer, side dish, or even just a mid-afternoon snack, bring some heat into your home with our Grilled Corn with Bacon Butter & Cotija Cheese from the Sizzling Summer Series. Find your favorites today and make every summer sizzle!

Serves 4

Grilled Corn with Bacon Butter & Cotija Cheese Ingredients

  • 6 ears of corn
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 slices bacon, fried and crumbled (tiny crumbles!)
  • 3-4 ounces of cotija cheese, crumbled
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • black pepper

Grilled Corn with Bacon Butter & Cotija Cheese Directions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high or high. Shuck corn ears, brush each with olive oil, and sprinkle with pepper. Wrap each in a square of aluminum foil – just so one layer covers the corn.
  2. Grill for about 5 minutes on each "side" – rotating corn 4-5 times during grilling.
  3. While grilling corn, combine softened butter with crumbled bacon. Crumble cotija cheese on a large plate.
  4. Once corn is finished, let sit for about 5 minutes to cool a bit before serving. The corn will still be very hot.
  5. Serve with a brush for the bacon butter, the plate of cotija to roll the corn in, and a bunch of fresh cilantro for garnish.

Taken from howsweeteats.com  http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/07/grilled-corn-with-bacon-butter-and-cotija-cheese/