Description
A classic Mexican street snack featuring grilled corn on the cob coated with a creamy, tangy sauce, sprinkled with cotija cheese, chili powder, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Perfect as a side dish, party snack, or casual street-food treat.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for 4 servings):
For the Corn:
4 ears of corn, husked
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
For the Sauce:
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema
1 teaspoon lime juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
For Toppings:
½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika
Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Grill Corn
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the corn with oil or melted butter and grill, turning occasionally, until slightly charred and tender, about 10–12 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare Sauce
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
Step 3: Coat Corn
Spread the sauce evenly over each grilled ear of corn while still warm.
Step 4: Add Toppings
Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and chili powder over the corn. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve with lime wedges.
Step 5: Optional Cup Version
Cut the corn kernels off the cob after grilling, mix with sauce and toppings, and serve in a cup for easy snacking.
Notes
- Grilling Tip: Soak corn in water for 10 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Cheese Alternatives: Parmesan can be used if cotija is unavailable.
- Spice Level: Adjust chili powder according to preference.
- Make Ahead: Sauce can be prepared a day in advance; assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack / Side Dish
- Method: Grilled / Assembled
- Cuisine: Mexican