3. Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Then, generously smother the corn with the sauce and sprinkle it with chili powder, a generous amount of cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro for serving.
How to Enjoy Mexican Street Corn
There’s no tidy way to eat Mexican street corn, though the foil wrapper helps contain the mess. Expect to get a bit messy, but rest assured that everyone else around you will be in the same saucy situation. It’s absolutely worth it! Alternatively, you can skewer it, as demonstrated in our Boiled Corn on the Cob recipe.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the delectable corn directly from the foil ‘boats’ used for grilling to keep your hands clean, and your guests will appreciate it. Mexican corn is a perfect side dish and pairs exceptionally well with:
Why Grill Corn in Foil?
This recipe goes from the grill to the table using the same foil, making it incredibly convenient. Here’s why we love it:
