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Try this Mexican street corn recipe — a fun addition to your favorite Mexican recipes, Mexican side dishes, and Cinco de Mayo party food!

Easy "Grilled" Mexican Street Corn (from Frozen)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 175
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups frozen fire roasted corn kernels (or a little less than two 12 oz bags) You can also use half roasted and half regular as pictured.
  • 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
  • ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Prepare the corn according to the package directions and let cool slightly.
  2. 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, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add in the 4 cups of cooked corn kernels, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 3 green onions, and most of the ½ cup cotija cheese, if using, and stir to combine.
  4. 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.