Mexican Street Corn (Torchy's Copycat)
Juicy, charred corn on the cob is slathered in a creamy blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice, then sprinkled with chili powder and a dash of cayenne for a spicy kick. Topped off with crumbled queso fresco and fresh cilantro, this authentic street food favorite is bursting with bold flavors. Inspired by Torchy's Tacos street corn, it's the perfect side dish for any Tex-Mex meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 173kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 ears fresh corn on the cob husked
- Vegetable oil
- 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2-3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat grill for high heat. Brush 6 ears fresh corn on the cob with Vegetable oil. Grill corn, turning every 2-3 minutes, until slightly charred on all sides. Cool and cut corn kernels off cob.
- In a medium bowl, combine corn kernels, 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2-3 tablespoons sour cream,1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder and Dash of cayenne pepper. Season with Salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 346mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g