The Best Mexican Street Corn Recipe

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides a creamy texture with fewer calories.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta cheese is lower in fat and can be more accessible.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor with health benefits.

Shuck the corn by peeling off the leaves and silk.

Break off the stem part of the corn if desired.

In a bowl, mix equal parts of mayonnaise, sour cream, butter, and Cotija cheese.

Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder to the mixture.

Zest a little bit of lime and add juice from half a lime to the mixture.

Chop a small handful of fresh cilantro and mix it into the topping.

Refrigerate the topping to let it chill.

Heat a grill pan on the stove and add a little vegetable oil.

Add the corn to the grill pan and grill for about 5 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally to char evenly.

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