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Mexican Street Corn Recipe

This Mexican Street Corn Recipe takes the humble corn on the cob and turns it into a funky, spicy delight!
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Mexican/Tex-Mex
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 396kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Taco Seasoning

  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground white pepper
  • ¼ - ½ tsp cayenne pepper

Remaining Ingredients

  • 6 large ears of corn fresh corn on the cob
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, divided
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning see above
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup Cotija cheese crumbled*
  • 1-2 tsp ground chipotle or smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven's broiler/grill to "high". Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Husk the corn and remove the silk. Rinse thoroughly to remove any remaining silk and pat dry. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and brush with the melted butter on all sides.
  • Place the baking sheet under the pre-heated broiler/grill for 5-6 minutes, or until the top of the corn is slightly charred. Remove from oven and carefully rotate the corn one-third of the way around before placing under the broiler/grill again. Broil/grill for another 5-6 minutes, then rotate and broil/grill for another 5-6 minutes. (Total cook time should be 15-18 minutes)


  • While the corn is broiling, prepare the taco seasoning by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • Combine the Mexican crema (or sour cream), mayonnaise, and two tablespoons of chopped cilantro in a medium bowl. Add one tablespoon taco seasoning and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Remove the broiled/grilled corn from the oven and brush evenly with the seasoned Mexican crema mixture, using all or a thin layer according to your preference.

  • Serve immediately topped with crumbled Cotija cheese, the remaining cilantro, and a sprinkle of ground chipotle or smoked paprika.



  • Mexican Street Corn on the Cob

Notes

*Can substitute Feta cheese if Cotija cheese isn't available.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1071mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g