Description
Delight in the flavors of summer with Mexican Street Corn Made Simple, a vibrant and easy-to-make dish that brings the taste of authentic street food right to your table. This recipe features sweet corn mixed with a creamy dressing, zesty lime, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese, creating an irresistible blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the corn by ensuring kernels are dry (use fresh or thawed frozen corn).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in the corn kernels until well coated.
- Add cotija cheese and cilantro; mix gently to combine.
- Garnish with extra lime juice and chili powder if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 10 minutes for a refreshing taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg