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Easy Street Corn Recipe

A quick and delicious street corn recipe featuring grilled corn coated in a creamy sauce, topped with cheese and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Corn
  • 4 ears fresh corn husked
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon extra chili powder for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Corn
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Husk the corn and remove all silk.
  3. Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill and brush generously with the sauce.
  2. Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and extra chili powder before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the sauce.

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