5 from 48 votes
Mexican Corn on the Cob
Mexican Corn on the Cob is cooked corn slathered with melted butter and then coated with a mixture of cotija cheese, chili powder, and sea salt. The recipe offers multiple cooking methods, including slow cooker, stove top, or grill, to prepare the corn before topping it with the flavorful cheese and chili blend. Lime wedges and fresh cilantro add brightness and garnish, enhancing the savory, slightly spicy taste and providing a classic accompaniment to the corn's naturally sweet flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
273 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4-6 corn on the cob cooked
- 1 cup cotija cheese grated (your preference - fine like parmesan or in chunks
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted and melted
- 4-6 lime wedges
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Prepare corn
- For Slow Cooker method - add 1/2 cup water to to the slow cooker add cleaned corn on the cob. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. OR Keep corn in the husk following this slow cooker Corn on the Cob method.
- Corn on the Cob Stove Top - Over medium high heat bring a large stock pot of water to a boil. Place clean corn in the pot and cover bringing the corn back to a boil. Cook for 3-10 minutes according to your preference. Remove with tongs and let cool.
- To Grill Corn on the Cob - Remove a couple of layers of the husks and soak the corn in a large pot of water for 15 minutes. Pull down the husks to remove the silk, but keep a couple of layers intact. Over medium heat on oiled grates grill the corn turning them to char the whole corn. Place your corn on indirect heat (sides or a top grill) and cook for about 15 minutes. Remove with tongs and cool before handling.
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Cheese Mix
- In a shallow bowl or dish mix cheese, chili and salt together. Coat corn with melted butter and then roll into cheese mix. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime. Squeeze lime over corn and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
788mg
(33%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 788mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.