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Mexican Street Corn

🔪 PREP TIME 5 mins
🔥 COOK TIME 10 mins
🍽️ SERVINGS 4 Servings
Mexican Street Corn
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Nutritional Breakdown

Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
Protein 9.4 g
Carbs 28.5 g
Fat 8.6 g

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4 Servings
  • Corn On The Cob
    4 pcs
  • Mayonnaise
    3 tbsp
  • Cotija Cheese
    0.5 cup
  • Chili Powder
    1 tsp
  • Lime
    1 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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