Roasted Corn with Manchego & Lime

Name: Roasted Corn with Manchego & Lime
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 ears sweet yellow corn; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 whole jalapeño; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 whole lime; 1 cup Manchego cheese; ¼ cup chives; 2 teaspoons lime zest; ingredient info

Sweet roasted corn kernels tossed with spicy jalapeños and red pepper flakes, topped with nutty Manchego cheese, fresh chives, and bright lime zest. A Mexican-inspired side dish that's both vibrant and flavorful.

6 servings

23 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•6 ears sweet yellow corn
•2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
•2 tablespoons unsalted butter
•1 teaspoon Kosher salt
•½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
•1 whole jalapeño
•½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•1 whole lime
•1 cup Manchego cheese
•¼ cup chives
•2 teaspoons lime zest
•ingredient info

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 450°. Roast unhusked corn on a baking sheet, turning occasionally, until heated through and crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool. Shuck corn and cut kernels from cobs. Discard cobs.
15 min
2.
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add corn kernels and sauté until heated through and light-golden in spots, 3-5 minutes. Add butter; stir until melted.
5 min
3.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer corn to a large wide bowl or deep platter; sprinkle jalapeño and crushed red pepper flakes over. Squeeze lime wedges over; sprinkle with cheese, chives, and lime zest.
3 min