Mexican Street Corn Recipe
This Grilled Mexican Street Corn is an easy, flavorful side dish, perfect for all your summer cookouts and barbecues!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 ears of fresh corn
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ½ cup Cotija cheese
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Shuck the corn and remove the silk. Soak the corn in a large bowl of cold water for 15 minutes.
- Heat the grill to medium high heat.
- Remove the corn from the water and lightly brush with olive oil or melted butter.
- Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until it has charged nicely.
- While the corn is cooking combine the sour cream and mayonnaise. In another small bowl combine the spices.
- When the corn is done carefully remove it from the grill and brush all sides with the sour cream mixture. Next, sprinkle with the spices, cheese, cilantro and a nice big squeeze of lime juice.
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Notes
Tips:
- Soak the corn first to prevent it from drying out or burning on the grill.
- Turn often while grilling to get even char and avoid overcooking one side.
- Use a brush or spoon to evenly coat the corn with the creamy sauce.
- Add toppings while hot so the cheese sticks and flavors meld perfectly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 ear of corn | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 14g