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Street Corn

A delicious and flavorful Mexican street food made with grilled corn on the cob, topped with creamy sauce, cheese, and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 ears corn on the cob Husked
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese Crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro Chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Grilling the Corn
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Place the husked corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
Preparing the Toppings
  1. In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill and brush the mayonnaise mixture generously over each ear of corn.
  3. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top of the coated corn.
  4. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. Adjust toppings according to personal preference.

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