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Mexican Street Corn

A delicious Mexican street corn recipe featuring grilled corn on the cob slathered in a creamy, zesty topping and sprinkled with cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 ears Corn on the Cob Fresh sweet corn is best
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use good quality mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Full-fat sour cream adds richness
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Choose mild or spicy based on preference
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh lime juice is recommended
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Cotija Cheese Look for aged cotija for more flavor
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Use leaves only
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Season to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather fresh corn on the cob, remove husks and silk, and rinse under cool water.
Grilling
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) and grill corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
Creamy Topping
  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.
Coating
  1. Once grilled, coat each ear of corn generously with the creamy topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for summer barbecues and can be made quickly for a delicious snack.

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