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Grilled Mexican Street Corn Recipe

Grilled Mexican Street Corn Recipe


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4.7 from 9 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

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

  1. Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the Corn: Brush the corn with vegetable oil and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and tender.
  3. Prepare the Creamy Mixture: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and smoked paprika.
  4. Coat the Corn: Remove corn from the grill and brush with the creamy mixture.
  5. 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