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Mexican Grilled Corn


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  • Author: Nancy Lopez-McHugh
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Enjoy the taste of Mexico with this deliciously simple grilled corn, perfect for a summer snack or side dish.


Ingredients

Units
  • 4 ears fresh corn, husked
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (ancho or guajillo)

Instructions

  1. Remove the corn hairs/silk but leave the husk on.
  2. Wrap the corn in aluminum foil.
  3. Place the corn on a grill and cook slowly until the kernels are soft and slightly charred.
  4. Serve the corn with toppings such as salt, cream, cheese, lime, and chile as desired.

Notes

Optional toppings:
butter
salt
pepper
ground chile powder
limes
queso fresco or substitute with Feta
Mexican sour cream or creme fraiche

Grill pan or charcoal grill

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4