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Authentic Mexican Street Corn: A Delicious Taste of Mexico


  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 serves 1x

Description

Grilled corn slathered with creamy, tangy sauce and sprinkled with cheese and spices—this classic Mexican street food brings bold flavors and fun to any meal!


Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, husked

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • ½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema

  • 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

  • Salt, to taste


Instructions

  1. Grill corn over medium heat until slightly charred, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.

  2. Mix mayonnaise and sour cream in a bowl.

  3. Brush the creamy mixture all over the hot corn.

  4. Sprinkle cotija cheese and chili powder evenly on top.

  5. Squeeze lime juice over the corn and garnish with cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • For stovetop cooking, roast corn on a grill pan or under the broiler.

  • Adjust chili powder to your heat preference.

  • Serve immediately for best flavor.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250kal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Protein: 7g