Corn on the Cob with Chilies, Queso Fresco and Lime Butter

Name: Corn on the Cob with Chilies, Queso Fresco and Lime Butter
Cook time: 34-45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Ingredients: 12 ears fresh corn, unshucked; 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 4 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 pound queso fresco, finely grated; Spice mixture (recipe below); 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup chili powder; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

By Michelle Bernstein

May 15, 2015

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Corn on the Cob with Chilies, Queso Fresco and Lime ButterMichael Pisarri

Years ago in Veracruz, I bought sweet corn from a guy in a bike cart. Mixed with mayonnaise, lime juice, ground chilies and queso fresco, it was one of the most exciting street foods I'd ever eaten.

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