Directions

1. INSERT pointed end of wooden kabob stick into cut end of each corn piece. Bring 8 cups water to a boil in large saucepan. Stand, stick-ends up; cook 8 min. (Water should only cover the corn, not the sticks.)
2. REMOVE pan from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min. or until corn is tender. Meanwhile, blend remaining ingredients in blender until smooth.
3. SERVE dressing mixture with the corn.
4. Spicy Ranch Dip: Omit Italian dressing, cilantro, onions and jalapeño pepper. Mix 1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing and 1 Tbsp. hot sauce until blended. Serve with the corn.
5. Buffalo Wing Dip: Omit Italian dressing, cilantro, onions and jalapeño pepper. Mix 1/2 cup KRAFT ROKA Blue Cheese Dressing and 1 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce until blended. Serve with the corn.
6. Cracked Peppercorn Butter: Omit Italian dressing, cilantro, onions and jalapeño pepper. Mix 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 tsp. A.1. Dry Rubs Cracked Peppercorn until blended. Serve with the corn.
7. Cooking Corn with a Stick: For best results, the pointed sticks should be about 4-1/2 inches long and about 1/8 inch thick.