Healthy Mexican Street Corn
This Healthy Mexican Street Corn is a simple and delicious way to enjoy summer's abundance! Fresh sweet corn is grilled and topped with the classic ingredients in Street Corn: cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro, and garlic. This recipe is a great side dish for any summer meal!
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 Ears of corn
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/8 tsp ghost chili powder
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (or feta)
Instructions
- Heat grill to 500 degrees.
- Remove the silk from the corn, peeling away a few of the exterior husks. Re-wrap the corn in its husks.
- Grill corn indirectly for 20-25 minutes, until corn is bright yellow.
- Lightly brush corn with butter. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder in small bowl. Sprinkle corn with spice mixture.
- Top corn with cotija cheese and cilantro.
Notes
-Cotija cheese is similar in taste and crumble as feta cheese. Cotija can be found in most grocery stores in the refrigerated section near other Mexican cheeses and tortillas.
-Add spice to your liking. I happened to have ghost chili powder in my pantry, but cayenne or good ole' chili powder will work just fine.