Street Corn Recipe

street corn recipe

Mexican Street Corn (Torchy’s Copycat)

street corn recipe

Grilled corn is tossed with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and spices in this delicious Tex-Mex side dish (Torchy’s Tacos copycat).

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition Facts: calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 10 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Saturated Fat 2 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 346 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 8 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

  • 6 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • Vegetable oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2-3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Dash of cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instruction:

  1. Preheat grill for high heat. Brush corn with vegetable oil. Grill corn, turning every 2-3 minutes, until slightly charred on all sides. Cool and cut corn kernels off cob.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder and cayenne. Garnish with queso fresco and chopped cilantro.

Mexican Street Corn Recipe

street corn recipe

This Mexican Street Corn Recipe is the perfect side dish. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, savory and spicy all at once.

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition Facts: calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 21 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Saturated Fat 5 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 148 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 6 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups Corn
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro, minced
  • 2/3 cup Cotija Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Instruction:

  1. Add corn and butter to a skillet. Roast until slightly browned.
  2. Once the corn is cooked, add in lime juice, spices, mayonnaise and cheese. Stir until well combined.
  3. Top with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Mexican Street Corn Cups

street corn recipe

Mexican Corn Cup in a Cup is inspired by the treat at the Cozy Cone in Disney’s California Adventure. Such a delicious appetizer, snack or side dish.

Prep: 10min

Total: 15min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 350 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 465 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 pound frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (or to taste)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • lime salt (optional, to taste)
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese (or queso fresco, crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (to taste)
  • chili powder (to taste)
  • 1 lime (cut into wedges)

Instruction:

  1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add sugar. When water is boiling, add corn and cover with lid. Simmer corn for 3-5 minutes or until corn is cooked though and tender.
  2. While corn in simmering, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, Kosher salt, and lime salt in a small bowl.
  3. When corn is done cooking, drain well and return to pan. Allow to cool for about 3 minutes. Add sriracha-mayo mixture to the corn and until well combined.
  4. Divide corn into 4 individual cups.
  5. Top with queso fresco, cilantro, a dash of chili powder, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.

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FAQ

What is Mexican Street Corn made of?

Mexican Street Corn Recipe. This Mexican Street Corn recipe is a common Mexican street food that is made by grilling corn on the cob and then coating it with a mixture made up of mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chile powder, and lime.

What is the red powder they put on street corn?

Chili powder is usually the red garnish sprinkled on top of elote or grilled Mexican street corn. Two types of chili powder are used to garnish this dish, one of them being Tajin. Tajin is a type of chili powder-based seasoning that is used to top many things besides grilled corn.

What’s the difference between elote and street corn?

Esquites is Mexican street corn served off the cob and in a cup, whereas elotes is Mexican street corn served on the cob.

What seasoning for Mexican corn?

Mexican street corn (aka elotes) features grilled corn covered in Mexican crema, cotija cheese, and chile-lime seasoning. Nothing hits the spot quite like the sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy flavors of this vegan version!

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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