Mexican Street Corn
This recipe was modified slightly from the original from HungryGoddess.com.
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn (~8 fresh corn cobs, or cans of niblet corn)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup plain greek yoghurt (or sour cream)
- 1/4 cup pickled banana peppers, chopped
- 2 tbsp pickle brine
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 lime (juice)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, chopped
- More seasoning as desired
Instructions
Boil corn on the cob until done. Cool corn and slice kernels off the cobs.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and let it melt before tossing in the corn. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred.
Prepare the sauce - in a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, yoghurt, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, diced peppers, brine, lime juice & salt and pepper to taste. Stir until smooth.
Mix everything together. Once the corn is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and toss it with the sauce until evenly coated. Pour into oven proof dish (or dishes).
Add toppings - sprinkle in crumbled cheese, chopped cilantro, and more diced peppers, if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place in oven at a low temp to stay warm until serving. Serve warm with crispy chips.
Garnish with extra cheese and a squeeze of lime for added freshness. Enjoy!