Mexican Street Corn

Learn how to make delicious, authentic, and healthy Mexican Street Corn. It’s perfect for entertaining, potlucks, BBQs, and all types of parties.

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 155kcal

Author Sharon Rhodes

Equipment

Large Skillet

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ghee or butter
3 cups corn kernels
¼ tsp fine sea salt
¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
½ cup thinly sliced green onions
½ cup cilantro
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp sour cream
1 tsp tajin

Instructions

Start by adding the minced garlic to a small bowl and covering it with the lime juice. Do this first so the lime juice has time to soften the falvor of the garlic. Set it aside.
Next, heat the oil and ghee over medium heat in a large skillet.
Add the corn to the hot skillet and sprinkle it with the salt. Stir the corn well to coat with the oil and salt.
Spread the corn into an even layer in the skillet and allow it to sit without stirring for 2 minutes to develop a charred color.
Toss the corn and repeat the process 2 more times - flatten it evenly and let it sit without stirring for 2 minutes - to get the charred effect on all sides.
Remove the corn from the heat and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the mayo, sour cream, and tajin. Add in the soaked garlic and lime juice and stir again. Pour this dressing over the warm corn and stir to combine.
Next, stir in the green onions and cilantro.
Finally, fold in the crumbled cheese.
Sprinkle with more tajin on top for presentation and serve.

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Notes

Tips for corn

Use fresh corn from the cob, canned, or frozen for this recipe. It uses approximately 3 ears of corn to make 3 cups. It all depends on their size.

When using frozen corn, simply add it to a mesh sieve and rinse it with cold water to thaw it out.

Storing and reheating

Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature. To reheat, add it to a small saucepan and warm it over medium-low or reheat it quickly in the microwave.

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