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Mexican Street Corn

This recipe is sure to please at any summer gathering! Loaded with sweet grilled corn, cilantro and Cotija cheese and finished with fresh lime – how could you not love it?!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 319kcal
Author: Ashley Boyd

Ingredients

  • 6 cobs of white or yellow corn
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • ¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 limes quartered
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Olive oil or butter

Instructions

  • Remove corn husks and slightly char ears in oiled cast iron grill pan or on heated grill.
  • Remove kernels from cob by standing cob on top of a small bowl turned upside down placed inside much larger bowl to catch kernels and cutting downward with knife as close to cob as possible.
  • In large bowl toss corn, mayo, cumin, chili powder, sea salt and most of chopped cilantro and Cotija cheese until just combined with spoon.
  • Garnish with remainder of cilantro and Cotija cheese and drizzle with fresh squeezed lime juice. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 319kcal