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Skillet Mexican Street Corn

Skillet Mexican Street Corn

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn right in your own kitchen with this easy-to-make Skillet Mexican Street Corn recipe. Frozen corn is quickly cooked in a skillet and then tossed with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, ground cumin, and chili powder. Finished with a sprinkle of cotija cheese, cilantro or green onions, and an extra dash of chili powder, this dish is a delicious side that pairs perfectly with any Mexican-inspired meal.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup cilantro or green onions

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Stir in the frozen corn and cook just until the corn is heated through, stirring often.
  3. Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, ground cumin, and chili powder.
  4. Add half of the cotija cheese, stirring until melted.
  5. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese and garnish with a dash of chili powder and cilantro or green onions. Enjoy!

Notes

This Skillet Mexican Street Corn can also be grilled for a smoky flavor. Simply grill the corn on the cob until charred, then remove the kernels and proceed with the recipe as directed.
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