Grilled Mexican Street Corn Recipe
A delicious and authentic Grilled Mexican Street Corn recipe, featuring char-grilled corn slathered with a creamy cilantro mayonnaise sauce, topped with tangy cheeses, lime juice, and a sprinkle of chili powder for an irresistible smoky and zesty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Corn
- 4 ears corn, husks removed but core attached
Sauce & Toppings
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese
- 1 lime, juiced
- Chili powder, to taste
- 2 limes, cut into wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Remove the husks from the ears of corn, leaving the core attached to make handling easier during grilling.
- Grill the Corn: Heat a grill or cast iron pan to high heat. Place the corn on the hot surface and turn occasionally until all sides are slightly charred and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, mixing thoroughly to create a creamy, fresh condiment.
- Coat the Corn: Remove the grilled corn from the heat. Using a basting brush, generously slather the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture evenly over each ear of corn while still warm.
- Add Final Toppings: Immediately squeeze fresh lime juice over the coated corn. Then, sprinkle the corn generously with freshly grated Parmesan and crumbled cotija cheeses. Finally, add chili powder to taste for a spicy kick.
- Serve: Garnish with lime wedges and serve the corn hot for a perfect Mexican street-style snack or side.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh corn on the cob that is in season.
- Adjust chili powder quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Cotija cheese can be substituted with feta if unavailable, though flavor may vary.
- Make sure to grill the corn until slightly charred to enhance smokiness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the corn at its best temperature and texture.
Keywords: Mexican corn, grilled corn, Mexican street corn, elote, summer side dish, smoky corn, lime, chili powder
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