Classic Grilled Mexican Street Corn is sure to make it onto your list of go-to side dishes this summer - whether it's a full on Mexican theme or not.
That's because it's both delicious and easier to make at home than you think!! For parties, we like to break the corn in halves and skewer them for easy guest access!
Ingredients:
6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed, halved and skewered (remember if you're using wooden skewers to soak them in water before grilling)
1/2 cup crema (see our sauce post for recipe)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 tsp finely grated lime zest, from 1 lime
3 tbsp lime juice, from 1 lime
1/2 tsp ground chipotle
2/3 cup Mexican cotija cheese, crumbled
Lime wedges, to serve
How-To:
1. Heat a gas or charcoal grill to 400F. Clean the grates once it has heated. While heating, prep your crema!
2. Place the husked, halved, and skewered corn directly onto grill grates. Grill the corn for about 3 minutes, undisturbed, or until kernels begin to turn golden brown and look charred. Turn over and repeat. When all sides are evenly browned, remove from the grill.
3. Top the corn with sauce, cilantro, lime, and cheese. Using a brush, coat each ear of corn with the crema mixture. Sprinkle with crumbled cojita cheese. Sprinkle with chipotle pepper. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges!
If you have yet to reserrect your BBQ froms last season - let this recipe be the reason to do it this weekend!
Happy grilling season everyone!!