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 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Calories 396kcal
Author Michelle Ordever
Ingredients
For the Taco Seasoning
2Tbspchili powder
1Tbspground cumin
1tspground coriander
2tspgarlic powder
1tspsmoked paprika
1½tspfine sea salt
1tspground black pepper
½tspground white pepper
¼ - ½tspcayenne pepper
Remaining Ingredients
6large ears of cornfresh corn on the cob
3Tbspunsalted buttermelted
½cupMexican crema or sour cream
½cupmayonnaise
3Tbspfresh cilantrochopped, divided
1Tbsptaco seasoningsee above
Sea salt and black pepperto taste
¼cupCotija cheesecrumbled*
1-2tspground 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.
Notes
*Can substitute Feta cheese if Cotija cheese isn't available.