Description
A vibrant Mexican street corn recipe with a modern twist, combining charred sweet corn, creamy mayonnaise, zesty lime, crumbly cotija cheese, and smoky chili powder. Perfect for summer gatherings with its bold, refreshing flavors and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
4 ears of corn (unhusked)
1/3 cup mayonnaise (full-fat)
1 lime (cut into wedges and zest)
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
2 tbsp chili powder
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking
Place the corn in the husks on the warm grill and cook for about 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally
Remove the husks and apply the mayonnaise, lime zest, and chili powder mixture evenly
Top with cotija cheese and sprinkle cilantro over each ear
Serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side
Notes
Use queso fresco if cotija is unavailable
Lime juice can substitute zest for a stronger flavor
Smoked paprika offers a different twist than chili powder
Ensure corn is juicy and fresh for best results
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days (serve chilled or warm)
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg