5 from 27 votes
Mexican Street Corn
Mexican Street Corn features grilled corn cobs coated with a creamy sauce made from sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, and spices. It's topped with crumbled cotija cheese and a sprinkle of chili powder, offering a balance of smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors. This grilled version is ideal for summertime cookouts and pairs well with fresh lime wedges for added brightness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
342 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% 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.