Description
This recipe delivers a bright and flavorful Mexican street corn with tangy lime and spicy chili. It is a perfect side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the husked corn with olive oil.
- Place the corn directly on the grill grates. Grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and slightly charred.
- While the corn grills, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a medium bowl. Mix well until smooth.
- Once the corn is grilled, carefully remove it from the grill.
- Generously spread the prepared creamy mixture over each ear of corn, ensuring even coating.
- Garnish with additional crumbled cotija cheese, fresh chopped cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can boil or roast the corn in the oven if a grill is not available.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- For a richer flavor, use Mexican crema instead of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg