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Authentic Mexican Street Corn
5 from 3 votes

Authentic Mexican Street Corn

Authentic Mexican Street Corn just like they serve it from the street carts of Mexico. This is a comfort food corn on the cob dish that just can't be beat.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 cobs
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn shucked, on the cob
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional, Mexican style
  • 1/4 cup cilantro optional, chopped, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or an outdoor gas grill to medium-high heat (about 400℉). Shuck 4 ears corn on the cob and remove the silk. Wrap each piece of corn in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet (or directly onto the rack or grill). Roast (or grill with the lid closed) for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream), 1/4 cup of grated Cotija cheese (reserving the rest for later), 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Once the corn has baked, remove it from the aluminum foil and place it on a large cutting board or serving tray.
  4. Use a brush or small rubber spatula to spread the mayo mixture over the corn cob to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of grated Cotija cheese. To make it spicy, dot or drizzle with 1 teaspoon Mexican hot sauce (optional) and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cob Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 522mg (22%) Potassium 254mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 455IU (9%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 cobs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cob
Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 522mg 22%
Potassium 254mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 455IU 9%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 7%
Calcium 116mg 12%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.