Mexican Corn on the Cob

5 from 7 votes

Easy grilling recipe! Try this simple Mexican Corn. It tastes just like authentic Mexican Street corn. You will love this Mexican corn recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $6.18, $1.55 per Serving

Ingredients

4 ears of fresh corn (husks and silk removed)
¼ cup mayonnaise or Mexican crema
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)
½ teaspoon chili powder (more for garnish)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika (optional)
1 lime (cut into wedges)
- chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Place 4 ears of fresh corn with the husks and silk removed directly on the grill. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and charred in spots.
While the corn cooks, stir together ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream or Mexican crema, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika if using in a small bowl.
Once the corn is finished cooking, brush each ear evenly with the mayonnaise mixture using a spoon or pastry brush.
Sprinkle ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese evenly over the coated corn. Season with ½ teaspoon chili powder and salt to taste.
Squeeze juice from 1 lime over the corn and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and additional chili powder if desired.

Notes

When grilling the corn, make sure it is turned occasionally to get an even char and tender texture. The slight charring adds a smoky flavor that enhances the overall taste of the dish.

Crumbling the cotija cheese over the coated corn provides a salty and tangy contrast. Press the cheese gently into the mayonnaise and sour cream mixture to help it adhere.

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