Street Corn
This Mexican-style street corn is charred, creamy, tangy, and cheesy — the ultimate summer snack or BBQ side dish! Slathered in mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice, it’s packed with flavor in every bite.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Street Corn
Servings: 4
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Jill Bakes
- 4 ears of corn husks removed
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika optional
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro optional
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- Salt to taste
✅ Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
✅ Grill the corn for about 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
✅ In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sour cream (or crema) together.
✅ Brush the warm grilled corn generously with the mayo mixture.
✅ Sprinkle each ear with cotija cheese, chili powder, and a pinch of smoked paprika if using.
✅ Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
✅ Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
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Can’t find cotija cheese? Try feta or Parmesan as a substitute.
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For a spicier kick, add hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
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You can also cut the corn off the cob and make a Street Corn Salad version!