Description
These Mexican Street Corn Tacos offer a unique twist on classic street corn, transforming its vibrant flavors into a convenient taco filling. They are perfect for a quick meal or a fun gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, plus more for topping
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in corn kernels and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly charred. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Add the cooled corn mixture to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions (microwave, dry skillet, or oven).
- Fill each warm tortilla with a generous spoonful of the Mexican street corn mixture.
- Top with additional crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the corn mixture.
- If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta cheese can be a good substitute.
- Charring the corn slightly enhances its flavor and adds a smoky depth to the tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg