Easy Mexican Corn
This easy Mexican corn recipe is creamy, flavorful, and inspired by classic Mexican street corn. A quick side dish everyone loves.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- 5 ears fresh corn on the cob husked
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat. Brush the corn with vegetable oil and grill until slightly charred, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and let cool. Once cool, cut off the kernels and place into a large mixing bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients to the corn and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Don’t skip grilling the corn. A little color adds a lot of smoky flavor.
- Zest the lime if you want extra punch. It’s a small addition with big payoff.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg