Description
Grilled Mexican Street Corn is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring sweet corn grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy, tangy sauce made from Mexican crema, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, and lime, finished with crumbled cotija cheese and a sprinkle of chipotle pepper. This classic street food favorite is perfect for summer cookouts or as a zesty side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Corn
- 6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest (from 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the grill: Heat a gas or charcoal grill to 400°F and clean the grates to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the Mexican crema, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, ground chipotle pepper, lime zest, and lime juice. Taste the mixture and add salt sparingly since crema and cotija cheese already contain salt. Set the sauce aside.
- Grill the corn: Place the husked ears directly on the hot grill grates. Grill each side for about 3 minutes or until kernels develop a golden brown and charred appearance. Turn to evenly char all sides, then remove the corn from the grill onto a plate.
- Assemble the street corn: Using a brush or spoon, generously coat each ear of grilled corn with the prepared crema sauce. Sprinkle the cotija cheese over the coated corn and optionally add more chipotle pepper for an extra kick.
- Serve: Serve the grilled Mexican street corn immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Notes
- The crema and cotija cheese contribute saltiness, so add additional salt carefully to avoid over-seasoning.
- If Mexican crema is unavailable, sour cream is a suitable substitute.
- Use fresh limes for zest and juice to maximize flavor brightness.
- Char the corn evenly by rotating regularly on the grill.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
