Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe
Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn to your kitchen with this quick recipe. Smoky, charred corn kernels are tossed in a tangy mayonnaise lime sauce, then topped with salty cheese and fresh cilantro for a bold, balance of textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop Charring
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 (15.25 oz) cans drained corn
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons full-fat mayonnaise
1–2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
Crumbled cotija cheese, for sprinkling
Roughly chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Drain three cans of corn thoroughly in a colander
Place a cast iron skillet on your stovetop over high heat
Add the drained corn to the hot skillet
Cook the corn for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the butter and a pinch of salt
Transfer warm corn to a bowl
Add mayonnaise, lime juice, and one teaspoon chili powder
Mix until evenly coated
Cool slightly before adding toppings
Sprinkle remaining chili powder to taste
Top with crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro
Serve immediately or with additional lime wedges
Notes
Use fresh/frozen corn kernels if canned corn isn’t available
Adjust chili powder based on spice preference
Cotija can be substituted with crumbled feta cheese
Make ahead: Store in fridge and reheat with a quick stovetop sizzle before serving
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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