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Mexican Grilled Corn

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This was one of my most popular posts back in 2013. Everyone loved this corn and I thought I would reshare it for those who never got to see it the first time. I still make this from time to time during the summer. It is a huge hit at summer barbecues.

This is one of those wonderful dishes that you can actually adjust however you choose to. I don’t always use fresh corn, sometimes I use frozen corn on the cob. Also I don’t put the chili powder on mine because I can’t have things that are super hot. My poor little stomach just can’t handle that. For my mom I cut her’s off the cob but it is still just as great.

Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn, shucked and cleaned
  • 1/2 c. crema
  • Chili powder
  • 1/3 c. Grated cotija cheese
  • Freshly chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Prheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill corn, turning often, until slightly charred all over, about 10 minutes. 
  2. Brush corn with a layer of mayonnaise and sprinkle with chili powder, cotija, and cilantro. Serve warm with lime wedges.

Recipe Notes

  • You can substitute mayonnaise for the crema.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. I have never tried this, but I’ve heard such amazing things about this Mexican street food!

  2. oh my god this sounds so good. i have added some indian spices to the corn like this but never this. i cant wait to try it.

  4. This looks so delicious and simple! Warm weather is coming up so this would be perfect with bbq.

    Thank you.

    Diana C

  7. This sounds absolutely to die for!!! I can’t wait to try it. I think I will use regular Mayo rather than Miracle Whip…that’s just me 🙂

    • Edgar likes regular Mayo as well. I just love Miracle Whip and it works for me because I don’t add the chili powder to mine.

  8. this is how they make them in chicago and they use to sell them in food trucks and i always churros too! ….ooh boy i have to make some at home

  11. This seems really easy – I agree with you with no chili powder on mine either. I am definitely going to try this when we grill next. Thanks for sharing!

  12. I have to make this Mexican Corn this summer at picnics. What a delicious piece of corn, and it is an easy recipe to make! Thanks for sharing!

  13. This sounds really good. I have never tried Mexican grilled corn. I will have to try this summer. Thanks for the recipe.

  14. I LOVE this recipe, it is slightly different (miracle Whip and hers was SPICY ) than what my neighbor used to make when I was growing up… she would bring it to BBQ’s and it was always a huge hit! I think I will try it at home since it has been years since I have had some!

  15. I’ve never tried this before. My grandma used to grill corn for me but we didn’t add any additional sauce or smt. Looks really good though and I am thinking of trying this when I can get my hands on some corn

  16. I’m in the camp with those who have never made this but have always wanted to try. It looks so delicious! Thanks for the inspiration.

  19. I am so boring when it comes to corn on the cob–I always boil it. But this looks delicious–I think I will be trying my hand at grilled corn now.

  20. This looks so good. It reminds me of the fair corn up home. My only issue is mayo. Seriously detest the stuff. We pull the husk down and yank out strings leaving leaves on slap butter on our and than pull back up the husk and throw it on the smoker. lol than they sprinkle this great seasoning, it so good i think the main ingredient must be crack… I miss that corn lol

    • You can leave off the Mayo and use Crema. It is different and you can find it in the Latino section of your grocers cold section

  22. My daughter makes her corn very similar to this ever since having it in California that way. I have not yet tried. This one is a bit different, I may have to give it a try. I will pass this on to her she make it as well.

  23. I love this corn! It is so good we also mix cayenne pepper with the parmesan so so good!

  24. I love corn of the cob and this looks so good. I will have to give this a try and it looks easy enough for me to do.

  26. Thank you for sharing this recipe – and yes, unfortunately we are probably done grilling for the year. We do roast veggies and if I found corn on the cob in the fall, it has roasted up nicely in the oven. This summer has been hit and miss for finding good corn on the cob even in the local market. There is a huge local farmers market this weekend and I hope to try your recipe.

  28. I have never eaten corn with a Mexican twist. I am very fond os hot food and wouldn’t mind at all trying this recipe out. I doubt, however if too many family members will try it. I’ll be happy to be the only brave one in the family. Their loss.

  29. That sounds delicious. The most unique way I’ve done it is to put some jalapeno butter on the corn. Your recipe sounds delicious and with more layers of flavor.

  30. This looks absolutely delicious. I cannot wait until summer roles around so there’s plenty of fresh corn on the cob and I can try this out!

  31. I love grilling corn, I have tried it every way I have found, lol – I leave the lime out but love it this way

  33. Thanks for sharing your recipe for Grilled Mexican Corn. It sounds delicious and I can’t wait to try it.

  35. I have seen this corn yet never tried it. Soon it will be sweet corn season. I may have to give the recipe a go.

  37. The Grilled Mexican Corn looks so good we love doing different items on them too. I like the cheeses and the Crema on mine its always so good. It’s fun when everyone gets together and samples everyone’s special creations they have come up with too when we bbq.