Mexican Street Corn
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5
Mexican Street Corn
Description
Mexican Street Corn brings together corn on the cob grilled in foil until tender and smoky, then generously coated with a creamy sauce combining sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and cayenne. After grilling, the sauce is brushed on, and crumbled cotija cheese is sprinkled over the corn, enhancing the rich texture and adding a salty contrast. A final garnish of chili powder and cilantro adds both color and mild heat.
The grilling process imparts a subtle char that complements the creamy, zesty sauce. Serving with lime wedges allows each person to adjust acidity to taste, balancing the richness of the mayonnaise and cheese. It serves as a flavorful side dish to grilled meats or as a snack on its own during outdoor meals.
Ingredients
- 8 corn cobs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or paprika to garnish
- lime wedges to serve
Instructions
- Shuck the corn and fully wrap in Heavy Duty Foil.
- Turn the grill on high, and preheat it for 10 minutes. Arrange the corn and grill it for 10-15 minutes, turning from time to time for even cooking.
- In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, cilantro (leave some for garnish), minced garlic, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, and fresh lime juice. Stir to blend and set aside.
- Partially unwrap the corn to cool for a few minutes before applying the sauce.
- Keeping the foil under the corn, using a basting brush apply the sauce on top of the corn, sprinkle generously with crumbled cotija cheese.
- Garnish with chili powder and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 443IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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