Dinner

Mexican Street Corn

Name: Mexican Street Corn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: - 1/3 cup mayo; - 1/3 cup sour cream; - 1/2 cup feta (crumbled); - 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped); - 3/4 tsp ancho chili powder; - 2 garlic cloves (minced); - salt (to taste); - 6 corn ears; - lime wedges (for serving)

Make it for your next barbeque dinner party and watch it dissapear!

5.0 (4)

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Total

22 min

Serves

Style

💰 Budget-Friendly

Originally Published February 2023•Last Updated February 2023

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Ingredients

Servings:

1/3 cup mayo
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup feta (crumbled)
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
3/4 tsp ancho chili powder
2 garlic cloves (minced)
salt (to taste)
6 corn ears
lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Grilled Corn
1
Grill the corn over medium-high heat for around 12 minutes. The corn should be very charred and golden brown in spots and cooked through.
Crema Sauce
2
Combine the mayo, sour cream, cilantro, feta, garlic, and ancho chili powder, and mix well.
Assembly
3
Smother this sauce over the grilled corn.
4
Sprinkle with more cheese, cilantro, and ancho powder, and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!

FAQ

Can I make Mexican street corn ahead of time?+

You can prepare the sauce up to 2 days ahead and store it in the fridge, but grill the corn fresh and assemble just before serving so it stays warm and the char doesn't soften.

What can I use instead of feta cheese?+

Cotija cheese is the traditional choice and tastes more authentic, but crumbly queso fresco or even parmesan work well if that's what you have on hand.

How do I make Mexican street corn without a grill?+

Boil or steam the corn until tender, then char it in a dry skillet over high heat or under the broiler for a few minutes—you'll still get nice color and flavor without a grill.

Can I substitute the ancho chili powder?+

Yes, use regular chili powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper depending on your heat preference—start with 1/2 tsp and adjust to taste since these options vary in spiciness.