Name: Mexican Street Corn Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 ears of corn, husks removed; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup cotija cheese; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1 lime, juiced; Salt, to taste; Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Mexican Street Corn Recipe

Ardeen Packard Modified: February 18, 2024

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How To Make Mexican Street Corn Recipe

Grilled corn slathered in a creamy and tangy sauce, sprinkled with cotija cheese and herbs.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 ears of corn, husks removed
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cotija cheese
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 lime, juiced
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Grill corn for 10-15 minutes, rotating every few minutes, until charred on all sides.
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, smoked paprika, chili powder, lime juice, and salt.
Brush sauce onto cooked corn, coating evenly.
Sprinkle with more cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories : 205kcal
Total Fat : 13g
Saturated Fat : 4g
Cholesterol : 19mg
Sodium : 323mg
Total Carbohydrates : 20g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 5g

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