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Mexican Street Corn

Lighter Mexican Street Corn with a Twist That Will Wow You

This Lighter Mexican Street Corn offers all the bold flavors of the classic dish without the heaviness, making it a perfect summer side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn
  • 4 cobs Sweet Corn Kernels Use fresh corn on the cob for best flavor; can be substituted with frozen corn in a pinch.
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Butter Olive oil can be used for a dairy-free alternative.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a healthier alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt or Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic is a good substitute if preferred.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Crumbled Cotija Cheese Feta cheese can be swapped for a similar flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Feel free to omit if you’re not a fan of cilantro.
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder Regular chili powder can be used for milder heat.
  • 1 unit Lime Lemon can be used as an alternative in a pinch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut four pieces of aluminum foil, each large enough to wrap around a corn cob.
  3. Place each corn cob in the center of the foil. Brush generously with melted butter, then sprinkle with garlic salt.
  4. Seal the foil around the corn tightly to create packets.
  5. Bake the foil packets in the oven for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Unwrap the foil carefully, brush each cob with sour cream.
  7. Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese, chipotle chili powder, and fresh cilantro over the corn.
  8. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cobs just before serving.
  9. Optional: Add a sprinkle of crushed hot Cheetos for a crunchy twist!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose fresh corn for best flavor and avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness. Store leftovers properly in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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