Roasted Corn with Manchego & Lime

Sweet roasted corn kernels tossed with spicy jalapeños and red pepper flakes, topped with nutty Manchego cheese, fresh chives, and bright lime zest. A Mexican-inspired side dish that's both vibrant and flavorful.

6 servings
23 min

Ingredients

  • 6 ears sweet yellow corn
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 whole jalapeño
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 whole lime
  • 1 cup Manchego cheese
  • ¼ cup chives
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 450°. Roast unhusked corn on a baking sheet, turning occasionally, until heated through and crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool. Shuck corn and cut kernels from cobs. Discard cobs.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add corn kernels and sauté until heated through and light-golden in spots, 3-5 minutes. Add butter; stir until melted.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer corn to a large wide bowl or deep platter; sprinkle jalapeño and crushed red pepper flakes over. Squeeze lime wedges over; sprinkle with cheese, chives, and lime zest.

    3 min

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