Description
Spicy and creamy Mexican street corn delights with bold flavors that dance across your palate. Grilled to perfection and dressed with zesty toppings, this street food classic invites you to savor a taste of authentic culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ears corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1 cup cotija cheese
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Garnish and Flavor:
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Ignite your grill to medium-high heat, aiming for a temperature around 400°F, creating perfect charring conditions for the corn.
- Thoroughly clean corn ears, removing husks and silk, then pat dry with paper towels to ensure optimal grilling surface.
- Brush corn generously with melted butter, preparing each ear for an even, golden-brown caramelization.
- Place corn directly on the hot grill grates, rotating every 2-3 minutes to achieve uniform charred marks and smoky flavor throughout.
- While corn grills, whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream in a mixing bowl, creating a creamy base for coating.
- Once corn is uniformly charred and tender (approximately 10-12 minutes), remove from grill and let cool slightly.
- Roll each grilled corn ear meticulously in the mayo-sour cream mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Sprinkle generously with crumbled cotija cheese, allowing it to adhere to the creamy coating.
- Dust each ear with chili powder, salt, and black pepper, creating a vibrant and zesty flavor profile.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the seasoned corn, adding a bright, tangy dimension.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, providing a fresh herbal accent to the rich, spicy corn.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting a classic Mexican street food experience bursting with complex flavors.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, fresh corn ears for the most sweet and juicy results.
- Grill corn directly on the grates to achieve those signature smoky char marks that enhance overall flavor.
- For a lighter version, swap butter with olive oil and use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise to reduce calories.
- Experiment with alternative cheese options like feta or parmesan if cotija is unavailable, maintaining the salty, crumbly texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg