Amazing Charred Mexican Street Corn: Grill or Broil
Learn how to get a delicious charred, smoky flavor on your Mexican street corn using direct flame or broiler methods.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Total Time: 15-20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling or Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked and cleaned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime wedges, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat or your broiler to high.
- Brush the corn evenly with olive oil or melted butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- For direct flame: Place the corn directly on the hot grill grates. Turn frequently until all sides are charred and kernels are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- For broiler: Place the corn on a baking sheet. Broil on high, turning every 2-3 minutes, until charred and tender, about 10-15 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Once charred, remove the corn from the heat.
- If desired, spread mayonnaise on the corn.
- Sprinkle with cotija cheese, chili powder, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can also use a cast-iron skillet over high heat for charring.
- Adjust charring time based on your preference for smokiness.
- Experiment with different toppings to find your favorite combination.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 150-200 (estimated, varies with toppings)
- Sugar: 5-10g (estimated)
- Sodium: 100-200mg (estimated)
- Fat: 5-10g (estimated)
- Saturated Fat: 1-2g (estimated)
- Unsaturated Fat: 4-8g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-30g (estimated)
- Fiber: 3-5g (estimated)
- Protein: 3-5g (estimated)
- Cholesterol: 0-5mg (estimated)
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