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Italian Street Corn 2 Ways

Italian Street Corn 2 Ways is an Italian take on a classic Mexican dish. Cacio e pepe corn on the cob and a parmesan pesto corn on the cob! They're a great snack, appetizer or side dish.
Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Cacio e Pepe Street Corn:

  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
  • 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Pecorino cheese
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • pinch of salt

Parmesan Pesto Street Corn:

  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  • To make the cacio e pepe street corn, place the shucked corn in a large pot, fill with water and bring to a boil. Simmer until bright yellow and cooked through, about 6 to 10 minutes. You could also grill the corn on a stovetop grill pan for 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from the water and allow to cool slightly before skewering with a wooden skewer.
  • In a shallow dish, stir together the parmesan, pecorino, black pepper and the pinch of salt until well-combined. While the corn is still warm, spread each with the mascarpone cheese and then coat with the cheese and black pepper mixture. Place on a platter and then top with more black pepper. Serve immediately.
  • To make the parmesan pesto street corn, place the shucked corn in a large pot, fill with water and bring to a boil. Simmer until bright yellow and cooked through, about 6 to 10 minutes. You could also grill the corn on a stovetop grill pan for 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from the water and allow to cool slightly before skewering with a wooden skewer.
  • In the meantime, place the basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, 1/4 cup parmesan, salt, and pepper in a small food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. While the machine is running, slowly stream in the olive oil and blend until thick and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly, adding more salt and pepper as needed. In a small bowl, stir together the mayo and pesto until almost fully combined. Some pesto streaks are fine!
  • In a shallow dish, combine the remaining parmesan with the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and parsley. Spread the warm corn on all sides with the pesto mayo and then coat each fully with the seasoned Parmesan mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Author: The Candid Appetite