Mexican Street Corn Made Simple
A flavorful take on the classic Mexican Street Corn, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prep the Corn: If you’re using fresh corn on the cob, shuck the corn and boil for about 4-5 minutes. If using frozen or canned corn, skip this step.
- Grill or Sauté the Corn: Preheat your grill on medium-high. Grill fresh corn for 8-10 minutes until charred, or sauté canned/frozen corn in olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
- Create the Sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Combine the Flavors: Cut kernels off the cob if using and mix with the sauce.
- Mix it All Together: Toss the corn with the sauce and add half of the cotija cheese.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining cotija cheese, cilantro, and extra lime juice.
Notes
Best served fresh, but can be prepared in advance. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Elote, Summer Recipe, Grilled Corn, Side Dish