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Mexican Corn on the Cob

Mexican Street Corn is one of the best, grilled corn recipes out there. Served as a side, it is a great way to spice up any BBQ!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 12 ears corn
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup crema mexicana
  • 6 limes quartered
  • 1 cup queso cotija or queso fresco crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon chile powder
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn inside the husk for 45 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  2. Allow the corn to cool so you can handle, then husk the corn. You can also wear gloves if you don't have time to allow them to cool fully.
  3. Place the whole stick of butter into a long dish, roll each corn cob in butter and sprinkle with chile powder. Return to the grill to create a char, anywhere from 10-20 minutes.
  4. Remove and spritz the corn with fresh lime. Place the crema Mexicana in long dish, roll each corn cob. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese, cilantro and additional chile powder.
  5. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 313mg (13%) Potassium 297mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 765IU (15%) Vitamin C 15.8mg (18%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 313mg 13%
Potassium 297mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 765IU 15%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 18%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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