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Mexican Street Corn Recipe

This Mexican street corn recipe is so easy to make and the flavors are too delicious to describe. It’s sweet, savory, spicy, creamy, cheesy, and citrusy, all at once!
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Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound frozen corn
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sriracha or to taste
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • Chili powder to taste
  • Lime salt to taste (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Bring a cup of water to a boil and add the sugar.
  • Add the corn and cover the pan, then simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Mix the sour cream with the mayo, hot sauce, salt, and (if using) lime salt.
  • Drain the corn and put it back in the pan.
  • Let it cool for 3 minutes and then stir in the sour cream mixture.
  • Divide the corn between 4 serving cups or plates.
  • Top with cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, and chili powder.
  • Serve immediately.
Keyword Mexican Street Corn
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