Choclo Con Queso Recipe
Fresh cheese served alongside a cob of giant corn imported from Peru.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Corn
Start by boiling a pot of water. Once boiling, add the giant corn on the cob and cook for about 20-25 minutes until tender.
- 2
Prepare the Cheese
While the corn is cooking, crumble the fresh cheese into a bowl and set aside.
- 3
Finish the Corn
Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the water and drain well. Slather the hot corn with butter and sprinkle with salt.
- 4
Serve
Serve the buttered corn on a plate alongside the crumbled fresh cheese. Optionally, sprinkle chili powder over the corn for added flavor.




