mexican street corn

Name: Mexican Street Corn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 - ears of sweet corn, husks still on; 2 cup(s) grated Manchego, Asiago or Cotija cheese; 3 tablespoon(s) minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoon(s) ancho chile powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) Kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise; 8 - lime wedges (1 medium lime)

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Wiley P

Sierra Vista, AZ

Updated on Apr 5, 2021

Here's a great side dish to go along with your grilled New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburgers - Mexican Street Corn just like you'd get south of the border.

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This grilled corn is the perfect side dish for a Mexican meal. Or, really any grilled meal. Cooking the corn on the grill adds a wonderful smoky flavor to the kernels. Mayonnaise adds creaminess to the corn. We loved rolling the corn in a cheese and spice mixture. When combined with mayonnaise, it tastes like a creamy cilantro sauce. A fun and flavorful way to prepare corn in the summer.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Grill

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 - ears of sweet corn, husks still on
2 cups grated Manchego, Asiago or Cotija cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
8 - lime wedges (1 medium lime)

How To Make mexican street corn

Test Kitchen Tips

You can take the husks off to cook on the grill if you'd like. We recommend putting a piece of foil, sprayed with non-stick spray, on the grates. Then, when putting the corn on the grill, put the husks on top of the foil to prevent burning.

Step 1

Soak the corn in a water-filled sink for 20-30 minutes. This is done simply to soak the husks and prevent them from burning.

Step 2

Fire up your grill to 350 degrees for direct heat grilling. While the grill is heating, peel back the husks leaving them attached to the ear of corn making a handle. Remove the bulk of the silks but since you are going to be grilling the corn any remaining threads will burn off. This is one of the pluses of grilling corn!
Step 3

On a large plate, combine the cheese and cilantro. In a small bowl, combine the ancho, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 4

When the grill is hot add the corn. Cook it, turning it regularly, until just tender, about 15 minutes.
Step 5

It should get splotches of brown caramelization if the grill is hot enough.
Step 6

Use a pastry brush to paint the cooked ears with mayonnaise.
Step 7

Roll each ear in the cheese and cilantro mixture.
Step 8

Then sprinkle it with the chile-garlic powder mixture.
Step 9

Serve each with a squeeze of lime.
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