Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJoe's Grill & CantinaMexican Corn Recipe

Mexican Corn Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Mexican Corn Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Shuck the Corn

    Remove the husks and silk from the fresh corn ears. Rinse them under cold water to clean.

  2. 2

    Cook the Corn

    Boil a large pot of water. Once boiling, add the corn and cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Alternatively, you can grill the corn for a smoky flavor.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

  4. 4

    Chop the Cilantro

    Finely chop the fresh cilantro leaves, discarding the stems.

  5. 5

    Grate the Cotija Cheese

    Using a grater, grate the Cotija cheese into a bowl or plate for easy sprinkling later.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Coat the Corn

    Once the corn is cooked and slightly cooled, brush or coat each ear of corn generously with the mayonnaise mixture.

  2. 7

    Add Cheese and Seasoning

    Sprinkle the grated Cotija cheese and chili powder evenly over the coated corn.

  3. 8

    Garnish

    Top with chopped cilantro for added flavor and freshness.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your delicious Mexican corn!

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