Grilled Mexican Street Corn by Foodie’s Chef Laura Brennan - Foodies Markets

Grilled Mexican Street Corn by Foodie’s Chef Laura Brennan - Foodies Markets

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Truth-be-told I have neither seen nor eaten Mexican Street Corn in Mexico; only at a carnival in Rhode Island! But, it’s an easy and fun dish to serve at your own backyard carnival.

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Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn, not shucked
  • 1 cup prepared mayonnaise (I like Hellman’s)
  • juice of 1⁄2 lime
  • 1 clove (medium) garlic, peeled and mashed to a paste with the side of your knife
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Optional: 1 small red jalapeno (Fresno) pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (about 1⁄4 bunch), separated
  • 2 scallions, washed & dried and separated into green and white parts
  • 10-12 ounces (about 1 1⁄2 cups) grated COTIJA cheese
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

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