Glorious Cheesy Street Corn: 2 Cheeses
A super cheesy version of Mexican street corn, packed with flavor and topped with melted cheese and queso fresco.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the corn with olive oil and grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred.
- While the corn is grilling, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small bowl.
- Once the corn is grilled, spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each ear.
- Sprinkle generously with queso fresco.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra cheesy kick, you can also drizzle with a warm cheese sauce.
- Adjust the chili powder and cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh off the grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Find it online: https://savorsensations.com/cheesy-street-corn/
