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Mexican Corn on the Cob

A delicious and flavorful street food dish featuring grilled corn slathered in creamy toppings and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Corn
  • 4 ears corn on the cob husked and cleaned
Toppings
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or Mexican crema
  • ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder for sprinkling
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste

Method
 

Grilling the Corn
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
Preparing the Topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, and salt.
  2. Once the corn is grilled, brush the mayonnaise mixture generously over each ear of corn.
  3. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and chili powder over the corn before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor.

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