One-Pan Mexican Street Corn: Savor a Flavorful Fiesta!
A delicious and easy one-pan recipe for Mexican street corn, bursting with flavor and perfect for any fiesta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked and cut off the cob
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the corn and cook until slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the mayonnaise mixture until the corn is well coated.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese and cilantro over the top before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the corn while cooking.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg