How To Make Grilled Mexican Street Corn

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make Grilled Mexican Street Corn

Are you looking to add a delicious and flavorful twist to your next barbecue? Look no further than grilled Mexican street corn! This popular street food staple is a crowd favorite, offering a perfect combination of smoky, creamy, and tangy flavors. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to create this mouthwatering dish at home. Get ready to impress your guests with this irresistible and easy-to-make treat!

Ingredients:

• 4 ears of fresh corn
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese as a substitute)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. While the grill is heating up, peel back the husks of the corn, but leave them attached at the base. Remove the silks and then fold the husks back over the corn.
2. Place the prepared corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is charred and cooked through.
3. While the corn is grilling, in a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sour cream until well combined.
4. Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the grill and carefully peel back the husks. Use kitchen twine to tie the husks together, creating a handle for each ear of corn.
5. Brush each ear of corn with the mayonnaise-sour cream mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
6. Sprinkle each ear of corn with crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, and chopped cilantro. Squeeze some lime juice over the top and season with salt to taste.
7. Serve the grilled Mexican street corn hot, with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top. Enjoy!

Grilled Mexican street corn is a perfect side dish for any barbecue or summer gathering. The combination of the grilled corn’s smoky flavor, creamy mayonnaise and sour cream, tangy cotija cheese, and zesty lime juice creates a taste sensation that will have your guests coming back for more. So next time you fire up the grill, don’t forget to add this irresistible treat to your menu. It’s a guaranteed hit!