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Mexican Corn on the Cob Recipe (Mexican Grilled Corn)

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This Mexican Corn on the Cob recipe is the perfect side dish for summer meals, Cinco de Mayo, and Taco Tuesday. So good and so easy to make!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

  • 8 ears fresh sweet corn shucked, silks removed
  • Olive oil spray for grilling
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup light sour cream
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ ounce taco seasoning (click for recipe!)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from ½ lime)
  • 1 teaspoon flake sea salt or sea salt

For Garnish

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¾ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 whole lime cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Spray or brush each ear of corn lightly with olive oil.
    8 ears fresh sweet corn, Olive oil spray
    husked ears of corn.
  • Grill for approximately 10 minutes, turning often to avoid burning. The corn should brown in places and be cooked through.
    Mexican corn on the cob being cooked on a grill.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together Greek Yogurt, Sour Cream, grated parmesan, taco seasoning, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.
    ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup light sour cream, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ½ ounce taco seasoning, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon flake sea salt
    ingredients for street corn sauce in a glass bowl.
  • Take corn off of grill and brush liberally with Greek Yogurt mixture.
  • Sprinkle each ear of corn with cilantro, shredded parmesan, and squeeze with more lime juice.
    ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, ¾ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, 1 whole lime
    Mexican grilled corn on the cob with cheese and parmesan.

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Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 0.2mg