Why you’ll love this recipe
Charred corn brushed with tangy crema, cotija, chile, cilantro, and plenty of fresh lime.
What you’ll need
Everything is listed below so you can gather your ingredients before cooking.
Mexican Street Corn
Charred corn brushed with tangy crema, cotija, chile, cilantro, and plenty of fresh lime.
Habibi Recipes
Mexican Street Corn
Prep Time15 Minutes
Cook Time12 Minutes
Serves6 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 ears corn, husks removed
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tsp chile powder
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the corn, turning often, until tender and charred in spots.
- Stir mayonnaise, crema, garlic, and a squeeze of lime in a small bowl.
- Brush the hot corn generously with the crema mixture.
- Roll or sprinkle each ear with cotija, chile powder, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.