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Mexican Corn on the Cob
Mexican corn on the cob is one of the best street foods in the world!! It's grilled in minutes and slathered in cheese, mayo, and spices.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn, shucked
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ cup cotija cheese, grated
- chili powder
- cilantro, chopped fresh
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat.
- Mix mayo, lime juice, and cumin while the grill is heating up. Set aside.
- Grill your corn on the cob for 7-9 minutes or until hot and slightly charred.
- Immediatley after grilling, roll the cob in melted salted butter and then in the mayo mix.
- Sprinkle with Cotija cheese, chili powder, and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Recipe Tips.
- Store leftovers, wrapped with foil, in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap the cobs in foil before placing them in the oven. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until warm throughout.
- For a nice, heavy coating, roll the cobs in the cotija. You may need extra cheese for full coverage.
- To make it easier to eat, cut the coated corn off the cob and serve it in a cup.
- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
400mg
(17%)
Potassium
30mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
450IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.