Ancho Chile–Rubbed Grilled Corn

Name: Ancho Chile–Rubbed Grilled Corn
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 ears ears of corn, husked; 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder; ½ whole lime, juiced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 to taste Kosher salt and black pepper; 2 tablespoons Cilantro; 2 tablespoons Cotija cheese; for garnish

Grilled corn gets a Mexican-inspired upgrade with smoky ancho chile powder, fresh lime juice, and butter. The kernels are charred to perfection and can be served either on the cob or as a flavorful topping.

2 servings

30 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 ears ears of corn, husked
•1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
•½ whole lime, juiced
•2 tablespoons butter
•1 to taste Kosher salt and black pepper
•2 tablespoons Cilantro
•2 tablespoons Cotija cheese
•for garnish

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
5 min
2.
Put the ears of corn on the grill and cook until the kernels begin to char. Rotate the corn until all sides are slightly charred, 10-15 minutes.
15 min
3.
Remove the corn from the grill and allow to cool slightly. Cut the kernels off both cobs and transfer to a small bowl. Fold in the chile powder, lime juice, and butter until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If you intend to eat your corn on the cob, butter each cob, liberally season with chile powder, squeeze with lime, and garnish with cilantro and cotija cheese. If using as a burger topping, serve warm.
10 min