Mexican Street Corn

v1.0
by @folsominnovations
Side DishMexicanLunchDinnerAppetizerGrillelotestreet corncorngrilled cornmexican side dishVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-Free
6 servings
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 12 min

Charred corn brushed with a creamy lime sauce and finished with cheese, chile, and cilantro. Serve it on the cob or cut into cups for a party.

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Ingredients

  • 6 ears Cornhusked
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup Sour cream
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 3/4 cup Cotija cheesecrumbled
  • 1 tsp Chile powderplus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup Cilantrochopped
  • 6 Lime wedgesfor serving

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Small bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Tongs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

    ⏱ 5 min

  2. 2

    Grill corn, turning often, until charred in spots and tender.

    ⏱ 10 min

  3. 3

    Stir mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.

    ⏱ 3 min

  4. 4

    Brush the hot corn with the creamy lime sauce.

    ⏱ 2 min

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with cotija, chile powder, and cilantro.

    ⏱ 2 min

  6. 6

    Serve with lime wedges and extra chile powder.

    ⏱ 1 min