Mexican Street Corn on the Cob

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Mexican Street Corn on the Cob

Fresh cooked Corn on the Cob, slathered in a delicious Mexican flavored creamy sauce, topped with a crumbly cheese and garnished. Enjoy during summer, bbqs, and picnics.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Author Catherine’s Plates

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium bowl
  • pastry brush

Ingredients

  • 4-6 ears corn on the cob, cleaned & dried
  • 1/2 TBS salt
  • 6-8 cups water

creamy sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 lime, juiced

toppings

  • 1 cup finely grated cojita cheese (or queso fresco, feta, or parmesan)
  • smoked paprika
  • 2 TBS fresh chopped cilantro (or parsley)

Instructions

  • Optional Step: Place a skewer through the cob half way to aide as a handle. Using kitchen shears cut off excess skewer stick leaving about 2 inches of the skewer above the cob.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in corn on the cobs. Place lid on and cook for 5-7 minutes (depending on how crunchy or soft you like your corn).
    Remove corn and dry off with a kitchen towel and set on a plate.
  • In a medium bowl mix together all sauce ingredients (mayo, sour cream, garlic salt, pepper, chili powder, and lime juice).
  • Pick cooked corn on the cob up and stand the small end into the sauce mixture. Using a pastry brush, slather on the sauce to cover the corn. (Don't over do it.)
  • Lay sauce covered corn on the cob on a plate. Sprinkle with smoked paprika. Cover with shredded cheese. Top with fresh cilantro. That's it. Enjoy.