Incredible Baked Mexican Street Corn: 25-Minute Joy
A delightful fusion of flavors capturing the essence of Mexican street fairs, featuring creamy toppings and charred corn.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the husked corn ears on a baking sheet and brush them evenly with the melted butter.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the corn is tender and slightly charred.
- While the corn roasts, prepare the creamy topping by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Once the corn is roasted, remove it from the oven and generously spread the creamy topping over each ear of warm corn.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Baked Mexican Street Corn.
Notes
Fresh corn enhances sweetness. Customize spice levels to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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