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Corn on the Cob · Broiled Street-Style

Broiled Street-Style Corn with Cotija and Lime

Charred under the broiler, brushed with a creamy lime sauce and rolled in salty cotija and chili powder. All the flavor of street-cart corn, no grill needed.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Serves
6
Level
Easy

Ingredients

Corn

  • 6 ears of corn, husked
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Creamy lime sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated
  • 1 lime, zested, then cut into wedges

Topping

  • ½ cup cotija, finely crumbled
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Steps

  1. Move an oven rack so the top of the corn will sit about 4 inches below the broiler, then turn the broiler to high.
  2. Rub the corn all over with the oil and lay the ears on a sheet pan.
  3. Broil until the tops are charred in spots.
  4. Using tongs, turn each ear a quarter turn.
  5. Keep broiling, turning a quarter turn every 3 to 4 minutes, until the corn is browned in spots all the way around.
  6. While the corn broils, stir the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic and lime zest together in a small bowl.
  7. Spread the cotija on a plate.
  8. Brush each hot ear all over with the creamy lime sauce.
  9. Roll each ear in the cotija, pressing gently so the cheese sticks.
  10. Sprinkle with chili powder, cayenne if using and cilantro. Serve right away with the lime wedges.

Tip: Broilers vary a lot. Watch the corn the first time and adjust your turning time.

Tip: On a grill, cook the oiled corn over medium-high heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning often, then dress it the same way.

Tip: No cotija? Finely grated Parmesan or crumbled feta works.

Storage: Best eaten right away. Leftovers keep in the fridge up to 2 days; cut the kernels off for a corn salad.

Estimated nutrition per serving: 230 calories · protein 6 g · carbohydrates 21 g · fiber 3 g · sugars 7 g · fat 15 g (saturated 4.5 g) · sodium 250 mg. Estimate from USDA FoodData Central; not medical or dietary advice. Based on 9 of 9 ingredients.