“Discover the Secrets of Delicious Mexican Street Corn!”
A delightful and flavorful dish inspired by the vibrant street food of Mexico, featuring grilled corn slathered in creamy toppings and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Husk the corn and remove all silk.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill and brush the mayonnaise mixture generously over each ear.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top of the coated corn.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and additional lime juice if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more chili powder or a dash of hot sauce.
- Can substitute cotija cheese with feta cheese if unavailable.
- For a vegan option, use vegan mayonnaise and sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg