Description
Grilled Mexican Street Corn is a vibrant and flavorful summer side dish featuring charred sweet corn slathered in a creamy, tangy sauce made from Mexican crema, mayonnaise, lime, and chipotle pepper, then topped with crumbly cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Perfect for BBQs and gatherings, this recipe combines smoky, zesty, and creamy elements for an irresistible treat.
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
- Preheat the Grill: Heat a gas or charcoal grill to 400°F. Once hot, clean the grates thoroughly to ensure even charring.
- Prepare 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 cautiously if needed, considering crema and cotija cheese already add some saltiness. Set the sauce aside.
- Grill the Corn: Place the husked ears of corn directly on the hot grill grates. Grill each side for about 3 minutes without moving the corn, allowing the kernels to develop a golden brown, slightly charred appearance. Turn the corn to grill all sides evenly. Once fully charred, remove from the grill and transfer to a plate.
- Assemble the Corn: Using a brush or spoon, generously coat each ear of grilled corn with the prepared creamy sauce. Immediately sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese and add extra ground chipotle pepper if desired for added heat.
- Serve: Serve the grilled Mexican street corn hot with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing, enhancing the fresh and zesty flavor.
Notes
- To make the sauce spicier, increase the amount of ground chipotle pepper according to your preference.
- If Mexican crema is unavailable, sour cream is an excellent substitute.
- Be careful when adding salt because the cotija cheese and crema already contain saltiness.
- For easier serving, you can skewer the corn before grilling.
- If you don’t have a grill, broiling the corn in the oven while turning occasionally can be a good alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
