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Street Corn Tacos

Delicious tacos filled with grilled corn, creamy sauce, and fresh toppings, inspired by traditional Mexican street corn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 4 ears corn on the cob grilled and kernels removed
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 small corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • 1 medium avocado sliced for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Corn
  1. Grill the corn on the cob over medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and cooked through.
  2. Remove the kernels from the cob and place them in a mixing bowl.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the mixing bowl with the corn, add mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet.
  2. Spoon the corn mixture onto each tortilla.
  3. Top with fresh cilantro and avocado slices.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the corn mixture.

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