Easy Mexican Street Corn Dinner
A quick and delicious dish featuring charred corn, spices, and creamy toppings.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh sweet corn use grilled or roasted for best flavor
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed preferred
- 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust for spice preference
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Grill the corn until charred, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Once corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cob and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add the mayo mixture and cotija cheese to the corn; mix until everything is combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle some extra cheese on top before serving. Serve with lime wedges for an extra citrus kick.