Mexican Street Corn
Mexican Street Corn is a flavorful, grilled corn on the cob slathered with a creamy, tangy sauce and sprinkled with cheese and chili powder for an authentic street-food experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred in spots.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Brush the grilled corn with the mayo-sour cream mixture evenly.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and chili powder over the coated corn.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
Notes
For extra smoky flavor, char the corn directly over the flame and try swapping cotija cheese with feta for a twist.