Description
Grilled Mexican Street Corn is a flavorful and easy-to-make summer favorite featuring sweet corn grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy, tangy sauce made from Mexican crema, mayonnaise, lime, cilantro, and chipotle pepper, finished with crumbled cotija cheese and lime wedges.
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. Once the grill is hot, clean the grates thoroughly to 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 until smooth. Taste and add salt sparingly, as the crema and cotija cheese already contain salt.
- Grill the corn: Place the husked corn directly on the hot grill grates. Grill each ear for about 3 minutes without moving it, until the kernels start to turn golden brown and develop char marks. Turn the corn to another side and repeat until all sides are evenly charred. Remove from the grill onto a plate.
- Assemble the corn: Using a brush or spoon, generously coat each ear of grilled corn with the prepared crema sauce. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese evenly over the corn. Optionally, dust with additional chipotle pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the grilled Mexican street corn immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Notes
- Mexican crema can be substituted with sour cream if unavailable.
- Be cautious with salt since both crema and cotija cheese are naturally salty.
- Using fresh limes for zest and juice enhances the bright flavor of the dish.
- For an extra smoky flavor, use charcoal grill instead of gas.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
