Ingredients
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6 ears corn, unhusked
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 limes, juiced
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2 teaspoons chili powder
Directions
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Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Roast corn, in husks, directly on the oven rack in the preheated oven until tender and cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes.
![A baking sheet with roasted corn in husks]()
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Peel down husks and rub each ear of corn with 1 tablespoon butter.
![A plate with peeled ears of corn, topped with butter]()
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Sprinkle each with cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder.
![A platter of ears of corn topped with cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder]()
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Recipe Tips
Dried cilantro can be used instead of fresh and cilantro juice in place of lime juice.
You can use a Mexican-style blend, Parmesan, or Greek feta cheese instead of cotija.
You can shave the roasted corn from the cobs, mix it with the remaining ingredients, and serve it as a dish.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 210 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 20g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 210 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 43% |
| Cholesterol 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium 88mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 5g | 9% |
| Vitamin C 14mg | 15% |
| Calcium 54mg | 4% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 301mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
