Classic Mexican Street Corn Off the Cob: An Easy, Flavorful Twist
Enjoy a simple and delicious take on classic Mexican street corn, served off the cob for easy eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn, husked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Grill the corn until slightly charred, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Allow corn to cool before cutting the kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, lime juice, and half the cotija cheese.
- Add the corn kernels to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Top with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- Can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Classic Mexican Street Corn Off the Cob, Mexican Corn, Elote, Street Corn