Corn with butter is magical, but Mexican Street Corn is on a whole ‘nother level (I mean just look at it)! Sweet corn flavour, smothered with a zesty, smokey sauce, all topped off with fresh cilantro, and salty queso fresco. You definitely won’t stop at just one cob.
Mexican Street Corn
Author: The Adventures of Bob & Shan
Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: Mexican
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Serves: 4 cobs
Toss that butter out, and try this delicious mayonnaise based recipe, for Mexican style street corn.
Ingredients
- 2 large spoonfuls of mayonnaise
- 1-2 pinches garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ lemon, juiced
- Hot sauce to taste
- Queso Fresco cheese (or feta)
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a bowl, adjusting to taste.
- Brush lightly on corn, grilling on medium-high heat until cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
- Once cooked, brush corn with the leftover mayo mixture, sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and serve.
Often, recipes will recommend soaking your corn before barbecuing, which you can totally do. If you’re feeling adventurous, just toss the corn on the grill, let the husks burn off, giving the corn some extra charred and smoky flavour.
Bob
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This looks amazingly delish! Super YUM!
Thanks Anu! It is so delicious.
Totally agree with you.. corn, butter (and salt) is AMAZING. I love all the zesty and herbed goodness going on in this Mexican Street Corn and have to make it!
You can’t beat a classic, but this is pretty close!
Beautiful photo… FYI – this dish is called “Elote.” I love to make it for snacks and guests alike! Nice post. – Brooklyn Munch
Thanks Corinne! Now I can say I know some Spanish ;).
-Bob
This corn looks very delicious! Beautiful pictures!!
It was fantastic, Savita! Thank you :).