Recipe For Street Corn Off The Cob
Nothing screams summer quite like corn on the cob, and when that corn is dressed up with Mexican flavors, it takes the dish to a whole new level. Today, we're sharing our Recipe for Street Corn off the Cob. This tasty dish is perfect as a side dish or as a snack, and it's sure to impress everyone at your next barbecue or get together.
Ingredients
- 6 ears of corn or 4 cups of canned corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Husk the corn and rinse it with cold water.
2. Grill the corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until slightly charred on all sides. If using canned corn, skip this step.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Once the corn is done, carefully cut it off the cob using a sharp knife.
5. Add the corn kernels to the mixing bowl with the dressing and toss until the corn is coated evenly.
6. Top the corn with crumbled queso fresco and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Variations
There are endless ways to customize this recipe to your liking. Here are a few fun variations to try:
- Add diced jalapeños or green chilies for some extra spice.
- Swap out the queso fresco for cotija cheese or feta cheese.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier twist.
- Grill the corn with butter or olive oil before cutting it off the cob for some extra flavor.
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This Recipe for Street Corn off the Cob is perfect as a side dish or as a snack, and it's sure to impress everyone at your next barbecue or get together. The dish is dressed up with Mexican flavors, and it is easy to make.
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