Description
A popular Mexican street food featuring grilled corn covered in creamy sauces and bold seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder until smooth.
- Remove corn from the grill and brush with the creamy mixture. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and salt, then garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding minced garlic or smoked paprika to the creamy mixture. If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta can be a substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg