Description
This creamy, zesty Mexican street corn is perfect for busy weeknights and sure to impress at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the corn: If using fresh corn, shuck the ears and remove the kernels. Ensure that the corn is dry.
- Mix the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir until smooth.
- Combine corn and dressing: In a large bowl, add the corn kernels and pour the dressing over them. Toss gently.
- Add the cheese and cilantro: Gently fold in the crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Garnish: Serve immediately with an extra squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of chili powder.
- Chill: If time allows, chill for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
Notes
Make-ahead: This dish can be prepared a few hours in advance. Use fresh corn for the best flavor. Leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg