Mexican Street Corn Must Try
Mexican Street Corn Must Try is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican street food right to your kitchen. With sweet corn slathered in a creamy, zesty sauce and topped with tangy cheese and fresh herbs, this dish is perfect for any occasion—be it a summer barbecue or a casual weeknight dinner. It’s easy to prepare and incredibly versatile; serve it as a side dish, snack, or even as a topping for tacos. Your friends and family will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce (or to taste)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Chili powder (to taste)
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Bring 240 ml of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- Add the frozen corn and cover the pot. Simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
- While the corn cooks, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, kosher salt, and lime salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Drain the corn and let it cool for about 3 minutes.
- Fold the creamy mixture into the warm corn until evenly coated.
- Serve in individual cups topped with crumbled cheese, cilantro, chili powder, and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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