Description
Get ready for an explosion of cheesy goodness with this Cheesy Street Corn recipe! We’re taking the classic Mexican street corn and loading it up with extra melted cheese, creamy queso fresco, and a drizzle of cheese sauce for a truly decadent experience. Perfect for your next BBQ or gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, for melting
- 2 tablespoons cheese sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the corn with olive oil and grill for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
- While the corn is grilling, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, crumbled queso fresco, cilantro, minced garlic, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the corn is grilled, carefully spread the cheesy mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the corn.
- Return the corn to the grill for another 2-3 minutes, or until the Monterey Jack cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with cheese sauce, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the cheesy delight!
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the cheese mixture.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can roast the corn in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Feel free to adjust the chili powder and cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: Approximately 350-400 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Approximately 6-8g
- Sodium: Approximately 300-400mg (will vary based on cheese and added salt)
- Fat: Approximately 25-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 17-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 3-4g
- Protein: Approximately 8-10g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 25-30mg