I love corn on the cob and look forward to it every summer. Typically, I just grill it wrapped in foil with a little butter but occasionally I like to step it up a bit. I looked at a number of recipes and came up with my own version of Mexican Street Corn On The Cob.
I know most people use charcoal or gas like we did for many years. Around 8 years ago I switched to a Weber electric grill and I have been so happy I did. No mess like with charcoal or running out of gas – only a power outage could keep me from grilling 🙂 With the 90+ muggy weather we’re having right now my meals are cooked outside on my electric grill. The smaller one quit working so I just use the bigger one now.
Mexican Street Corn
- corn, husks removed
- softened butter seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- mayonnaise to lightly coat each ear of corn (you could also combine 3 tbsp. mayo plus 1-2 tbsp. sour cream and 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice for more flavor)
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- chili powder to taste
- cotija cheese to garnish
- chives and parsley (or cilantro) to garnish
- lime, cut into wedges
Brush each ear of corn with softened butter seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Wrap in heavy duty foil and cook for about 15 minutes on your electric grill, turning once after 7 minutes. If I have a lot of corn to cook I use my slow cooker.
Working quickly, brush each piece with a thin layer of mayonnaise, then roll the corn in the Parmesan cheese. Put the corn on a platter, sprinkle with chili powder, garnish with cotija, chives and parsley (or cilantro) and serve with lime wedges.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
Softened butter seasoned with salt and pepper and wrapped in foil for grilling…
There’s nothing quite like it. 🌽
You can say that again Gail 🙂
I’m a fresh corn addict, so would definitely enjoy this tasty way of serving! 🙂
I grill corn a lot so I needed something different besides flavored butter to rub on it 🙂
I love Mexican street corn. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Thank you Jeff – it’s a good recipe to enjoy when the corn is fresh!
This looks fabulous. I love mayonnaise and butter together – I do it sometimes on bread, and oft3en in dips. Love this recipe!
Thanks – it is really tasty corn – I will have to treat myself to it more often!
i should really eat more corn on the cob. i used to in my younger, poorer days when i shared house with five other people:) this looks great. cheers sherry
Corn is a popular summer item here in Michigan where we grow it. I remember serving a corn dish to some Dutch and they mentioned corn was only used to feed the livestock (at the time anyways).
mmm. . . the Mexican Street Corn looks wonderful. I haven’t had any corn on the cob yet this season. This post makes me want to head to the farmers’ market to get some.
Thanks Sheryl – a nice treat to have from the usual buttered corn. I sometimes make seasoned butter such as using pesto and that’s good too.