Easy "Grilled" Mexican Street Corn (from Frozen)
Try this Mexican street corn recipe featuring sweet corn, creamy sauce, and a sprinkle of cheese and spices for that perfect street-food taste right at home. Everyone will love this easy, crowd-pleasing treat that’s bursting with flavor and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 24 oz frozen fire roasted corn kernels (two, 12 oz bags)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream (or Mexican crema)
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 3 green onions sliced
- ½ cup cotija cheese or queso fresco crumbled
- salt and pepper to taste I use about ½ teaspoon
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare 2 bags of frozen fire roasted corn (24 oz) according to the package directions and let cool slightly.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together ⅓ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 clove minced garlic, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 3 chopped green onions and stir to combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste to the thawed corn (taste and adjust seasoning if needed).
- Add the seasoned corn to the dressing mixture along with most of the ½ cup cotija cheese or queso fresco. Stir until fully combined.Taste and adjust: Add more lime, chili powder, or salt as needed and top with extra cotija and cilantro. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.