Best 6 Mexican Grilled Corn Almost Recipes

MEXICAN GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Place cheese on a plate or in a shallow bowl; set aside.
• Brush corn with butter, and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until tender and slightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes; let cool 2 to 3 minutes.
• Brush corn with mayonnaise, and roll in cheese to coat. Sprinkle with chili powder; serve with lime wedges.

MEXICAN GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Remove the husks of the corn but leave the core attached at the end so you have something to hold onto. Grill the corn on a hot grill or cast iron griddle pan until slightly charred. Turn it so it gets cooked evenly all over. Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and cilantro together. Grate the Parmesan in another bowl. While the corn is still warm slather with mayonnaise mix. Squeeze lime juice over the corn and shower with Parmesan. Season with chili powder and serve with extra lime wedges.

GRILLED MEXICAN STREET CORN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high and place a rack at the top of the oven, 3 to 4 inches under the broiler.
• Shuck the ears of corn, removing any hairy fibers.
• Brush the corn on all sides with vegetable oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange on a foil-lined sheet pan.
• Broil for 12 to 16 minutes, rotating halfway through, until kernels are shiny and plump and tops are beginning to char on each side.
• In the meantime, mix together the crema, mayonnaise, lime juice, cheese, cilantro, and chili powder in a small bowl.
• Once the corn is cooked through and charred on top, remove it from the oven. Brush a generous amount of the crema mixture onto each cob, then sprinkle with cilantro and cotija. Sprinkle a pinch of Tajín on each cob and serve with lime wedges.

MEXICAN GRILLED CORN -- ALMOST!

Steps:

• Burn coals until all ignited and partially covered with ash, about 20 minutes Arrange coals in even layer over half of grill, leaving other half empty. Position cooking grate over coals, cover grill, and heat grate until hot, about 5 minutes Scrape grate clean and spray with vegetable spray. (Or wipe a cooking oil-soaked paper towel over grate.).
• While grill is heating, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, garlic, 1/4 teaspoons chili powder, black pepper, cayenne (if using) lime juice and cheese in large bowl. Set aside.
• In second large bowl, combine oil, salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; add corn and toss until coated evenly.
• Grill corn over coals, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides, 7 to 12 minutes total. Remove from grill and place in bowl with mayonnaise mixture. Toss or brush to coat evenly.
• Serve immediately.
• FOR GAS GRILL:.
• Turn all burners to high and heat grill with lid down until very hot, about 15 minutes Scrape and oil grate.
• Proceed with recipe from Step 2, leaving burners on high and cooking corn with lid down.

MEXICAN GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, ancho chile powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil corn in the salted water for 5 minutes. Drain the corn.
• Place ears of corn on hot grill and cook until the kernels begin to brown and caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the corn and continue to cook, turning ears after 1 to 2 minutes, until they are browned with slightly charred, caramelized spots.
• Generously brush corn with melted butter and ancho-lime mayonnaise until kernels are coated. Sprinkle ears with Cotija cheese and salt. Garnish with slices of lime.

MEXICAN STREET CORN

Steps:

• Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Brush corn with oil. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with kitchen string. Place in a Dutch oven; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes; drain., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning often. Peel back husks. Spread mayonnaise over each ear; sprinkle with chili powder, cojita cheese and cilantro. Squeeze lime wedges over corn before serving.