Sweet and Spicy Mexican Corn Recipe

With its irresistible combination of sweet and spicy flavors and creamy textures, the Mexican Corn Recipe is the perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion.

This delicious and savory treat consists of grilled corn on the cob that is coated in a rich and creamy mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder and lime juice.

Mexican Corn, also known as Elote, is a popular street food in Mexico that has become a beloved treat around the world and will knock the socks off of any corn dish you could possible serve this summer.

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Mexican Corn Recipe

I can still remember the first time I had Mexican Corn.

It was at a Wisconsin State Fair.

We were wandering around between the cheese curds (a true Wisconsin delicacy) and the grilled sausage dishes.

There was a popular booth offering up some kind of corn dish.

Feeling adventurous, we decided to try something new and ordered up a piece of corn for me and my husband.

Oh my goodness! The taste explosion was awesome!

Today, I’m excited to share this Mexican corn recipe with you… it will change how you think about corn.

And be sure to try some of these inventive spreads for corn to use all summer long.

Ingredients:

• 4 ears fresh Sunshine Sweet Corn, husked
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 4 ounces Cotija or feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 lime slices

Mexican Corn Recipe Directions:

Step 1: Preheat grill or broiler.

Step 2: Grill or broil corn, turning occasionally until hot and some kernels turn golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Step 3: Using a knife, coat each ear of corn with about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise.

Step 4: Crumble cheese on one side of each corn ear.

Step 5: Sprinkle with chili powder, dividing evenly.

Step 6: Broil until cheese starts to melt, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 7: Serve with lime. (Personally, I like LOTS of lime.)

You can discover more mouth-watering recipes for Cinco de Mayo and every time of year at www.sunshinesweetcorn.com.

Additional Spicy Recipes!

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Mexican Corn Recipe

Yield: 4

With its irresistible combination of sweet and spicy flavors and creamy textures, the Mexican Corn Recipe is the perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion.

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Ingredients

• 4 ears fresh Sunshine Sweet Corn, husked
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 4 ounces Cotija or feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 lime slices

Instructions

1. Preheat grill or broiler.
2. Grill or broil corn, turning occasionally until hot and some kernels turn golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Using a knife, coat each ear of corn with about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise.
4. Crumble cheese on one side of each corn ear.
5. Sprinkle with chili powder, dividing evenly.
6. Broil until cheese starts to melt, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Serve with lime. (Personally, I like LOTS of lime.)

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 314Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 571mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 10g

Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.

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