Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Mexican Street Corn Recipe – Bold, Creamy, and Perfect for Summer. This dish is a delightful addition to any gathering, whether it’s a backyard BBQ or a family dinner. The sweet corn, grilled to perfection, is generously slathered with a creamy sauce that’s enhanced with zesty lime and spices. Topped with crumbled cheese and fresh cilantro, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy this colorful and flavorful summer side that will impress your guests and leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn on the cob
- 1 tablespoon butter (for grilling)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ cup cotija cheese or feta cheese
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush each ear of corn with melted butter.
- Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until slightly charred and tender (about 8–10 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and chili powder until smooth.
- Remove grilled corn from heat and generously coat with the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle with cotija cheese and smoked paprika. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg