Mexican Street Corn

Corn is a great summer food, so if you're in the mood for corn on the cob, try this Mexican Street Corn!

Instructions

1. 01

   Pre-heat grill to 350°F. Trim the stalk slightly to avoid burning the tips of the corn.

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   Ingredients

   • 4 ears Fresh corn, in the husk

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4. 02

   Place directly on the grill for 15 minutes, rotating occasionally until the husks are slightly charred. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.

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6. 03

   While corn is on the grill, combine mayonnaise, sour cream or crema, cheese, chili powder, garlic, and cilantro in a large bowl. Mix well and set aside.

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   Ingredients

   • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
   • 1/4 cup Sour cream or Mexican crema
   • 1/2 cup Finely crumbled Cotija or feta cheese, plus more for serving
   • 1 clove Garlic
   • 1/4 cup Cilantro, finely chopped
   • 1/2 teaspoon Ancho or guajillo chili powder, plus more for serving

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9. 04

   Pull back the husks on the corn, remove any remaining silk and cut off the stem.

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11. 05

    Transfer to a large baking dish and pour in the mayonnaise mixture from Step 2. Roll the corn in the mixture until evenly coated. Slice corn cobs if desired or leave whole.

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13. 06

    Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with extra cheese and chili powder and serve immediately with lime wedges. Enjoy!

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    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup Finely crumbled Cotija or feta cheese, plus more for serving
    • 1/2 teaspoon Ancho or guajillo chili powder, plus more for serving
    • 1 Lime, cut into wedges

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