Description
Roasted Mexican Street Corn is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer barbecues right to your table. This grilled delight features sweet corn coated in a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, lime, and spices, finished with crumbled Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Perfect as a side dish or snack, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will transport you to the lively streets of Mexico with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn on the cob
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Cotija cheese
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or your oven to 450°F.
- Husk the corn and rinse under cool water.
- Grill corn for 10-15 minutes until tender and lightly charred, turning occasionally.
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and half of the Cotija cheese until smooth.
- Brush the sauce over the grilled corn generously.
- Sprinkle remaining Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg