Mexican Street Corn off the Cob

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 ears of corn, shucked and kernels removed (about 3-4 cups depending on how large your corn is)
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • 3 ounces cotija cheese, freshly grated or crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 green onion stalk, finely chopped
  • Handful of freshly of chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In a cast iron skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat then add the corn kernels. Spread in an even layer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until exterior is charred/browned, stirring frequently. Be careful of the popping action of the heated kernels!
  2. Once charred/browned, place into a large bowl then mix in mayo, cotija, paprika, green onion, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix to combine then divide evenly and serve!

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