By Timothy Hollingsworth
6 Reviews
This Traeger twist on a Mexican street food classic is a summer staple. Take grilled corn and mix it up with crema, lime, cotija cheese, garlic, and chili powder for the ultimate flavor-packed side.
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Pellets
6 Whole | ears corn, husked |
1 Cup | crema Mexicana |
1 Teaspoon | ancho or guajillo chile powder |
2 Clove | roasted garlic, smashed |
1 Cup | chopped cilantro |
1 Whole | lime, juiced |
1 Whole | lime, zested |
To Taste | Salt |
1/2 Cup | cotija cheese |
Step 1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 450°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
Step 2
Brush grill grate with oil and grill corn, turning occasionally. After about 10 minutes, corn should be cooked through and slightly charred on the outside.
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450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
6 Whole ears corn, husked
Step 3
Remove corn from grill and cut kernels off the cob by standing corn cobs vertically and slicing downwards.
Step 4
In a bowl mix the grilled corn kernels with the remaining ingredients. To serve, top corn with chopped cilantro and sprinkle with cotija cheese. Enjoy!
1 Cup crema Mexicana
1 Teaspoon ancho or guajillo chile powder
2 Clove roasted garlic, smashed
1 Cup chopped cilantro
1 Whole lime, juiced
1 Whole lime, zested
To Taste Salt
1/2 Cup cotija cheese
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