Street Corn

A delicious Mexican street food made with grilled corn on the cob, coated in a creamy sauce, and topped with cheese and spices.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Corn

4 ears sweet corn husked

Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 clove garlic minced

Toppings

1 cup cotija cheese crumbled
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 lime lime wedges for serving

Method

Grilling the Corn

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Place the husked corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.

Preparing the Sauce

In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and minced garlic until well combined.

Assembling the Dish

Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill and brush it generously with the sauce.
Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and smoked paprika on top.
Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a spicier version, add more chili powder or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.

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