Description
This recipe delivers an extra cheesy take on classic Mexican street corn, featuring a creamy, cheesy sauce that coats every kernel. It’s a comforting and flavorful side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, plus more for garnish
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the corn is tender and slightly charred.
- While the corn cooks, prepare the cheesy sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream or Mexican crema, 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco, Parmesan cheese, softened cream cheese, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the heat. Pour the cheesy sauce over the corn and stir gently to coat all the kernels evenly.
- Stir in the 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the cheesy street corn to a serving bowl. Garnish with additional crumbled queso fresco, a sprinkle of chili powder, and more fresh cilantro, if desired.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the corn.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch more cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce.
- If using frozen corn, do not thaw it before cooking; simply add it directly to the hot skillet.
- You can prepare the cheesy sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Warm it slightly before mixing with the hot corn.
- This dish is best served warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg