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Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe

This easy off the cob Mexican Street Corn is the perfect side dish to just about any meal. Buttery corn kernels are served warm with our homemade chili lime sauce, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 126kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 24 oz Corn frozen or fresh kernels

Chili Lime Mayo

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1½ Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Toppings for Mexican Street Corn

  • ½ cup Cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup Cotija Cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup Green Onions sliced
  • ½ cup Tomatoes diced

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, then add the butter. Once melted, add the corn and continue to cook until warmed through, or about 3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayo, lime juice, hot sauce, chili powder, and paprika and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To serve, add about ⅔ cup of warm corn to each bowl. Top with about 1 tablespoon of chili mayo and sprinkle with cotija cheese, cilantro, and sliced green onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 303IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.4mg