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Grilled Mexican Street Corn: A Flavorful Recipe Delight!

A delicious and flavorful recipe for Grilled Mexican Street Corn, perfect for summer barbecues.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears of fresh corn husked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt to taste
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until the kernels are tender and slightly charred.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, lime zest, lime juice, and salt. Mix until well blended.
  4. Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill and let it cool slightly.
  5. Brush the corn with the mayonnaise mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.
  6. Sprinkle additional cotija cheese and chopped cilantro over the corn.
  7. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the corn.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ear of cornCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the mayonnaise mixture or sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
  • Substitute cotija cheese with feta cheese if cotija is unavailable, and add a sprinkle of smoked paprika for extra flavor.

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