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Mexican Street Corn Recipe

David Dial
Mexican Street Corn is a side dish packed with flavor and spices. Topped with crema sauce, the taste is amazing.
3 from 89 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 3 1 ear of corn
Calories 466 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Corn on The Cob Husks on
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Softened
  • 1/2 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder Or chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons Mexican Crema Or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Queso Cotija Crumbled (can use feta cheese if queso cotija is not available)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder Or chili powder

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, soak the ears of corn (husks on) for 30 minutes.
  • Using a small bowl, combine the softened butter, lime juice, Parmesan cheese, salt and chipotle powder. Stir until well combined.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Carefully pull the husks back from the corn, but do not entirely remove husks. Remove silk from corn.
  • Rub the butter mixture evenly across the corn. Pull the husks back into place and tie closed with string.
  • Grill the corn for 17-20 minutes, turning frequently to prevent burning.
  • Meanwhile, make the Crema Sauce by stirring together the mayonnaise, crema, lime juice, salt and cilantro.
  • Remove corn from grill and allow ears to cool slightly.
  • Pull husks back and discard. Drizzle Crema Sauce across the corn; sprinkle queso cotija and chipotle powder across the tops of corn before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 1813mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
Keyword Corn, Easy, Grilled, Grilling, Mexican, Side Dishes
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