Easy Mexican Street Corn

A closeup of finished mexican street corn side dish

Skip the grill and enjoy this Mexican street corn recipe in just a few minutes! Use fresh, frozen, or canned corn for the perfect side dish. With a creamy texture and bold flavors, this is a recipe you'll make over and over again!

Course lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Easy Mexican Street Corn Salad, Mexican Street Corn, Mexican Street Corn Recipe, Mexican Street Corn Salad, Torchy's Mexican Street Corn

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 175kcal

Cost $5

Ingredients

3 cups corn fresh, frozen, or canned
2 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp chili powder more to sprinkle
3 tbsp mayo
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup cotija cheese (feta also works) more to sprinkle
1 tbsp roughly chopped cilantro more to sprinkle

Instructions

Heat a skillet on high heat. Add the butter and corn. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the corn is seared a bit, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and add the salt. Stir until mixed.
In a medium mixing bowl, add the corn, mayo, lime juice, and chili powder. Stir until well combined.
Add the cojita cheese and chopped cilantro, stir well. Taste and add more as desired.
Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with more cheese, cilantro, and chili powder to garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

NOTE: If using fresh, make sure to blanch it in boiling water for about 5 minutes before you continue with the recipe, otherwise it won't be fully cooked and soft at the end!

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