Description
Creamy Mexican Street Corn delivers pure summer happiness right to your plate, packed with zesty flavors that dance between charred corn and tangy seasonings. Grab fresh ears, fire up the grill, and prepare for a delicious Mexican-inspired side dish that brings neighborhood street cart vibes straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups corn kernels
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
Cooking and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Optional: dash of hot sauce
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a golden base for your corn.
- Add 4 cups of corn kernels to the sizzling butter, spreading them evenly across the pan’s surface.
- Cook the corn for 7-10 minutes for fresh kernels or 5-7 minutes for frozen, stirring occasionally to achieve a slightly charred and tender texture.
- While the corn caramelizes, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons lime juice, ½ teaspoon chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika in a mixing bowl.
- Transfer the cooked corn from the skillet directly into the creamy sauce, stirring gently to ensure each kernel gets a luxurious coating.
- Fold in ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, blending the ingredients thoroughly.
- Season the mixture with salt to your taste, and add a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick if you’re feeling adventurous.
- Scoop the creamy corn into serving dishes, creating beautiful mounds of golden, saucy goodness.
- Finish by sprinkling additional cotija cheese, a light dusting of chili powder, and fresh cilantro on top for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Char the corn carefully to develop a deep, smoky flavor without burning, which adds complexity to the dish.
- Fresh corn kernels work best, but frozen corn can be a convenient substitute when fresh isn’t available.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less chili powder and hot sauce to suit your personal spice preference.
- Experiment with different cheese options like queso fresco if cotija isn’t accessible, keeping the authentic Mexican street corn spirit intact.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg