Description
Grilled Mexican Street Corn is a classic and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for summer grilling. This recipe features fresh corn on the cob coated with a creamy, tangy mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, and spices, then topped with Cotija cheese and chili powder.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Corn:
- 4 ears fresh corn, husked
Vegetable Oil:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Creamy Mixture:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Corn: Brush the corn with vegetable oil and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and tender.
- Prepare the Creamy Mixture: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and smoked paprika.
- Coat the Corn: Remove corn from the grill and brush with the creamy mixture.
- Top and Serve: Sprinkle with Cotija cheese, chili powder, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Cotija cheese can be substituted with feta cheese if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
