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Cheesy Sweet Corn and Salmon Packets

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Seasoned salmon paired with a creamy garlic and dill-cheddar veggie medley adds delicious flavor and color to any outdoor menu. Even better? Cleanup's a breeze.

Wisconsin Cheese Cheesy Sweet Corn and Salmon Packets Recipe

Active Time

30 Minutes

Servings

Ingredients

3 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet orange bell pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
10 ounces Henning Garlic & Dill Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 1/2 cups)
1/2 package (4 ounces) Crystal Farms Original Cream Cheese, softened
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
4 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
Snipped fresh dill
Lemon wedges

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Cream Cheese or Young Cheddar can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Heat grill to medium-high.
Combine the corn, red and orange bell peppers, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add cheddar and cream cheese; stir to combine.
Spoon corn mixture onto four greased double-thickness pieces of aluminum foil, each about 16 x 12 inches. Top with salmon. Combine the remaining garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper; season salmon. Sprinkle each with dill; dot with butter. Fold foil into packets and seal tightly.
Grill packets, covered, over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Remove packets from the grill. Let stand for 5 minutes. Take care when opening the foil; allow the steam to escape. Garnish with dill and lemon wedges.

Recipe Tip

To bake the foil packets: Prepare the recipe as directed. Baked at 400˚F for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily

Cheesemonger Tip

Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Henning Cheese is a fourth-generation, family-owned company. For over 100 years, they have committed to making the highest quality, award-winning cheese using local Wisconsin milk.

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