Description
This Mexican Street Corn is the ultimate quick and easy side dish for any meal. Creamy, zesty, and loaded with flavor, it’s made with sweet corn, lime, chili powder, and cotija cheese—perfect for a summer BBQ or a cozy dinner. This recipe fits right in with quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner options, or a bold healthy snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 cups corn kernels
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema
1/2 cup cotija cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Grill or sauté the corn until lightly charred.
2. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Add warm corn to the creamy mixture and stir until coated.
4. Fold in most of the cotija cheese and sprinkle in the chili powder.
5. Garnish with remaining cheese, cilantro, and lime juice.
6. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Use fresh corn if possible for best flavor.
Adjust chili powder to control heat level.
Let it sit for a few minutes before serving for best flavor meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Mexican street corn, easy dinner, healthy snack, BBQ side, corn salad, esquites