Monday, April 22, 2019

Mexican Street Corn


Mexican Street Corn - Mexican style corn on the cob smeared with a creamy spread and sprinkled with a cheesy spiced topping. Perfect for summer grilling. via @seededtable

Mexican Street Corn - Mexican style corn on the cob smeared with a creamy spread and sprinkled with a cheesy spiced topping. Perfect for summer grilling. via @seededtable

Ingredients

  • 5 ears fresh corn , husked
  • For the Spread:
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Juice from one lime
  • For the Topping:
  • 1/4 cup grated Cotija cheese (or Parmesan or Queso Fresco)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or chili powder if you want heat)
  • Chopped cilantro , for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak 5 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Pierce a skewer halfway into the bottom of each corn cob.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium heat (between 350-450 degrees F).
  3. Place the corn directly over the heat, cover and let cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning often, until the kernels are spotted brown.