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Classic Mexican street corn coated in a creamy, tangy topping with chili powder, cheese, and fresh lime.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 ears of fresh corn, husks removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro, chopped

Equipment

  • Grill or pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook corn by grilling, boiling, or air frying until tender and lightly charred.
  2. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Coat warm corn evenly with the creamy mixture.
  4. Sprinkle with cotija cheese, cilantro, and extra chili powder.
  5. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Best served warm with fresh lime juice and extra cheese.

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