Grilled Mexican Street Corn
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
304 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Mexican, International
Grilled Mexican Street Corn
Description
This recipe for Grilled Mexican Street Corn starts by soaking peeled corn cobs to keep them moist, then grilling them over medium heat until browned on all sides. After grilling, the corn is brushed generously with a mayonnaise and sour cream mixture that adds creamy tanginess.
Next, the corn is rolled in Cotija cheese, which imparts a salty, crumbly texture similar to feta. A sprinkle of chili powder adds mild heat and a smoky element, rounded out by fresh lime juice that cuts through the richness.
The corn is served immediately while warm, perfect as a side dish or snack offering a mix of textures from the tender grilled corn kernels, creamy dressing, and crumbly cheese topping. Variations can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or Cotija with feta for accessibility, and chili heat can be adjusted using cayenne pepper.
Ingredients
- 4 corn peeled and rinsed (4 full corn on the cobs, on the cob
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise Hellman's, Best Foods brand
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cotija cheese or to taste
- chili powder to taste
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Soak husked corn in cold water for 15 minutes. Remove corn from water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Grill on medium heat for 20 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly brown on all sides.
- Combine mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Brush the corn generously with the mayo/sour cream mixture.
- Roll in cotija cheese - kind of a mexican feta, you can sub for feta if you want.
- Season with chili powder. Then squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt if preferred for a different tang.
- For spicier corn, add cayenne pepper instead of chili powder.
- If Cotija cheese is unavailable, feta or queso fresco are suitable alternatives.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 533mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 416IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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