Mexican Street Corn

v1.0

by FolsomInnovations

Side DishMexicanLunchDinnerAppetizerGrillelotestreet corncorngrilled cornmexican side dishVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-Free
Servings: 6Prep: 10 minCook: 12 minTotal: 22 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.

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

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Printed June 5, 2026