Description
A vibrant dish featuring grilled corn slathered in creamy toppings and spices, creating an explosion of flavors reminiscent of a lively street festival in Mexico.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- In a small bowl, mix Cotija cheese, garlic salt, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Once the corn is grilled, brush it with olive oil if desired and then coat it with the cheese mixture.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if you like and serve warm.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the corn as it can result in tough kernels. For a smokier flavor, let the corn char a little longer, but avoid burning it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg