Description
Indulge in this incredibly cheesy street corn recipe, a vibrant and flavorful Mexican classic elevated with a generous blend of melted cheese and crumbled queso fresco. It’s a perfect side dish for any occasion, bringing a taste of the fiesta right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Optional: additional shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese for extra meltiness
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Lightly brush the corn with olive oil and grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
- While the corn is grilling, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- Once the corn is grilled, carefully remove it from the heat.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle generously with crumbled queso fresco and cilantro. If using, add the optional shredded cheese now.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the cheesy goodness!
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, you can add a tablespoon of butter to the mayonnaise mixture.
- Adjust the chili powder to your spice preference.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can roast the corn in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg