Description
A vibrant celebration of flavors, this Mexican Street Corn features grilled corn coated in a creamy sauce with zesty lime, savory cheese, and a hint of chili.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of sweet corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Grill the corn: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, then grill the corn for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally for even charring.
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Apply the sauce: Brush the grilled corn generously with the creamy mixture.
- Garnish: Sprinkle additional cotija cheese, chili powder, and chopped cilantro over the corn.
- Serve immediately on a platter, and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with toppings like diced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: elote, grilled corn, Mexican street food, summer recipe, barbecue side dish