Mexican Street Corn
🔪 PREP TIME 5 mins
🔥 COOK TIME 10 mins
🍽️ SERVINGS 4 Servings
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Nutritional Breakdown
Calories 223 kcal
Protein 9.4 g
Carbs 28.5 g
Fat 8.6 g
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4 Servings
- Corn On The Cob4 pcs
- Mayonnaise3 tbsp
- Cotija Cheese0.5 cup
- Chili Powder1 tsp
- Lime1 pcs
💡 Short Description
Overview and quick notes for Mexican Street Corn
Grilled corn with creamy topping.
👨🍳 Cooking Instructions
Full recipe instructions for preparing Mexican Street Corn
🔥 Prep
- Remove husks and silk from 4 pcs corn on the cob, rinse and pat dry.
- Measure 3 tbsp mayonnaise into a small bowl.
- Measure 0.5 cup cotija cheese; crumble if needed.
- Measure 1 tsp chili powder.
- Cut 1 lime in half for juicing.
🔥 Cook
- 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2. Place the corn on the grill and cook for 10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until the kernels are lightly charred.
- 3. Remove the corn from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
- 4. Using a brush or spoon, spread the 3 tbsp mayonnaise evenly over each ear of corn.
- 5. Sprinkle the 0.5 cup cotija cheese over the mayo-coated corn.
- 6. Dust with the 1 tsp chili powder.
- 7. Squeeze the juice from the 1 lime over the corn.
- 8. Serve immediately.
🔥 Serve
- Serve the Mexican street corn hot, optionally with extra lime wedges.
- Pair with grilled meats, tacos, or a simple green salad.
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