Chili’s Street Corn Recipe2024, Roasted to Perfection

Chili’s roasted street corn is a popular Mexican dish made with grilled corn on the cob and topped with a creamy, tangy sauce made with mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, and fresh cilantro. It’s a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients to make Chili’s roasted street corn

• 6 ears of corn
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• Juice of 1 lime
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Instruction

1. Make the spice mix by combining the chili powder, chipotle powder, and smoked paprika.
2. Wash the corn ears and husk them. Brush them with melted butter.
3. Grill the corn ears over medium heat until they are charred and tender.
4. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, spice mix, garlic salt, lime juice, and lime zest. Stir in the cotija cheese.
5. Brush the corn ears with the sauce and sprinkle with additional cotija cheese.
6. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Tips

• You can also boil or bake the corn instead of grilling it.
• In the absence of cotija cheese, feel free to substitute with Parmesan or feta cheese.
• For a spicier corn, add more chili powder or chipotle powder to the sauce.

Enjoy!