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    Home » Salads, Sides & Dips

    Chili-Lime Corn on the Cob

    Published: Jun 26, 2022 · Modified: May 31, 2025 by James · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A pile of corn topped with a chili-lime butter, feta and cilantro in a galvanized tray.
    Chili-Lime Corn on the Cob

    Chili-Lime Corn on the Cob.

    Fresh corn of the cob is no doubt delicious, but fresh corn on the cob with a chili-lime butter, crumbled feta and chopped cilantro takes corn to the next level! Whether you are celebrating Canada Day, Fourth of July or having a backyard BBQ I highly suggest you treat your guests with this delicious and easy side.

    Watch how easy this corn on the cob recipe is to make here.

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    A pile of corn topped with a chili-lime butter, feta and cilantro in a galvanized tray.

    Chili-Lime Corn on the Cob

    Fresh corn of the cob is no doubt delicious, but fresh corn on the cob with a chili-lime butter, crumbled feta and chopped cilantro takes it to the next level! Whether you are celebrating Canada Day, Fourth of July or having a backyard BBQ I highly suggest you treat your guests with this delicious and easy side.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 13 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine North American
    Servings 8 People
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    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup melted butter
    • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • 8 ears of corn husks and silks removed
    • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, whisk together the butter, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder and salt and pepper.
    • Fill an 8-Quart stockpot, slightly more than halfway with water and bring to a boil.
    • Place the corn into the stockpot, cover and cook fresh local corn for 6 minutes (if it's imported corn, cook for 8 minutes). Remove corn to a tea towel to drain, then place on a serving platter.
    • Brush the cobs, on all sides, liberally with the butter mixture. Then sprinkle the feta and cilantro on top.
    • Serve hot and enjoy!

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    Keyword 4th of July recipes, bbq sides, Canada Day Inspiration, Canada Day Recipes, corn on the cob, corn on the cob recipes, corn toppings, easy bbq side recipes, Fourth of July recipes
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    You may also like these other summer side recipes:

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    • Grilled Corn Salad

    Have a delicious day! James (aka Zimmy) & Elaine

    Recipe created using the Hestan NanoBond 8Qt Stockpot on my 36″ Hestan freestanding Grill.

    Proud Hestan Culinary and Hestan Ambassador. Opinions in this post are my own.

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