Description
Mexican Street Corn delights palates with its rich, tangy blend of grilled corn, creamy mayo, zesty cotija cheese, and spicy chili powder. Smoky, charred kernels dance with vibrant seasonings, delivering an authentic street food experience that transports diners straight to Mexico’s bustling markets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ears corn
- ½ cup grated cotija cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Chili powder
- 1 lime, cut into 4 lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high temperature (approximately 375-400°F or 190-204°C), ensuring grates are clean and lightly coated with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lime juice, and ground cumin until smooth and well combined, creating a creamy seasoning mixture.
- Place corn ears directly on the preheated grill grates, rotating every 2-3 minutes to ensure even charring and golden-brown caramelization across all sides.
- Grill corn for 7-9 minutes total, watching carefully to achieve a slightly blackened exterior without burning the kernels.
- Remove grilled corn using long-handled tongs and immediately brush each ear generously with melted butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the butter-coated corn in the prepared mayonnaise mixture, coating each ear evenly and thoroughly.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the corn, allowing the cheese to adhere to the creamy coating.
- Dust each ear with chili powder for a spicy kick and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves.
- Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side, allowing guests to squeeze additional citrus juice if desired.
Notes
- Grill marks add smoky flavor and enhance the corn’s natural sweetness, creating a mouthwatering caramelized exterior.
- Mayo mixture transforms ordinary corn into a zesty, creamy delight that balances tangy lime with warm cumin spices.
- Cotija cheese brings a salty, crumbly texture that perfectly complements the rich, buttery corn kernels.
- Chili powder provides a gentle heat kick that awakens the palate and adds depth to each bite.
- Fresh cilantro sprinkles bright, herbal notes that cut through the richness and add a pop of color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg