Homemade Mexican Street Corn Recipe
Indulge in the flavors of the streets of Mexico with this delicious Homemade Mexican Street Corn recipe. Grilled corn topped with a creamy, tangy mayo mixture, cotija cheese, and a burst of fresh cilantro and lime – a perfect side dish for your next barbecue!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Corn:
- 4 ears of corn, husked
Mayo Mixture:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Grill the Corn: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the corn for about 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly charred on all sides.
- Prepare Mayo Mixture: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Corn: Once grilled, brush the mayo mixture generously over each ear of corn.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro over the corn.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mayo mixture.
- If cotija cheese isn’t available, feta can be used as a substitute.
- You can also use sour cream or Mexican crema instead of mayonnaise for a tangier taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
