Description
Crunchy grilled or boiled corn on the cob slathered with creamy mayonnaise, tangy lime, crumbly cotija cheese, and a pinch of chili powder. This vibrant Mexican street food staple brings bold, zesty flavors to any meal or gathering. Fresh, simple, and universally loved!
Ingredients
8 ears corn on the cob (shucked)
1 cup mayonnaise (full-fat)
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1 lime (cut into wedges)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Grill or boil corn until tender (15 minutes). Brush with mayonnaise.
Sprinkle cotija cheese evenly over each ear.
Add a generous pinch of chili powder.
Place lime wedges on the cob for squeezing.
Top with fresh cilantro if using.
Serve immediately with extra lime available.
Notes
Use fresh corn for best flavor. Frozen thawed corn works in a pinch.
Cotija cheese can be substituted with crumbled queso fresco.
Adjust chili powder to taste. Add hot sauce for extra heat.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours (not recommended for day-old corn).
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: BBQ & Cookout
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg