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Mexican Corn on the Cob

A delicious and flavorful street food, Mexican corn on the cob is grilled corn slathered in creamy toppings and sprinkled with spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 ears corn on the cob husked
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Mexican crema
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika optional

Method
 

Grilling the Corn
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Place the husked corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and tender.
Preparing the Toppings
  1. In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
  2. Once the corn is grilled, brush the mayonnaise mixture generously over each ear of corn.
  3. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the corn and add paprika if desired.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a spicier version, add hot sauce to the mayonnaise mixture.

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