MEXICAN STREET CORN
Grilled corn tossed with
mayonnaise, sour cream, lime (zest and juice) and spices in this delicious side dish that
makes you think back to those street carts (without the Mayo sitting out all
day 😉)
Prep Time – 10 min. Cook Time – 10 min. Total Time – 20 min.
Servings: 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
6 ears fresh corn on the cob
husked
Vegetable oil
2-3 Tbsp mayonnaise
2-3 Tbsp sour cream
1 Tbsp lime juice
½ Lime zest
1 tsp chili powder*
Dash of cayenne pepper*
Salt and pepper to taste
*Can sub taco or fajita seasoning
for the spices
¼ cup crumbled queso fresco
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
DIRECTIONS
~Preheat grill for high heat.
Brush 6 ears fresh corn on the cob with Vegetable oil. Grill corn, turning
every 2-3 minutes, until slightly charred on all sides. Cool and cut corn
kernels off cob.
~In a medium bowl, combine 2-3
tablespoons mayonnaise, 2-3 tablespoons sour cream,1 tablespoon lime juice,
lime zest, 1 teaspoon chili powder and Dash of cayenne pepper. Season with Salt
and pepper, to taste.
~Fold in corn kernels.
~Garnish with ¼ cup crumbled queso
fresco and ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro.
NOTES:
Produce: fresh corn, fresh
cilantro – frozen or canned corn will work in a pinch, brown in a pan first
Vegetable oil – olive oil works
too, but it has a lower smoke point and may not be the best choice for grilling
Mayonnaise – regular or low fat
Sour cream – regular or low fat
Lime - juice and zest
Spices: chili powder, cayenne
pepper, salt and pepper. Taco or Fajita seasoning works great also
Queso fresco – feta or cotija
cheese will also work
DO I NEED TO USE FRESH CORN?
No, you can use drained canned
corn or thawed frozen corn. You won’t be able to grill it, but you can roast it
in the oven or char it in a cast iron skillet.
CAN I MAKE STREET CORN AHEAD OF
TIME?
Yes. Just reheat it in the
microwave before serving.
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE A GRILL?
The best way to get a good char
on your corn without a grill is by using a cast iron skillet on the stove top
or using the broiler in your oven. Grill or not…make sure to keep an eye on your
corn. You want to use high heat, so you get a nice char, but it can burn
quickly, so be careful and turn it often!