This Grilled Mexican Street Corn is flavored with Cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime. We call it “Nacho Libre” because of the corn clip from the movie.
Since corn is in season right now, I thought this would be a perfect time to share our favorite way to eat it. This Mexican Street Corn (or as our family likes to call it- Nacho Libre Corn on the Cob) is the best corn on the cob I have EVER had. We call it “Nacho Libre” corn because it looks like the yummy corn from the movie… you know… as in “Get that corn outta my face”! (still don’t know what I am talking about? See the video below) You will love rich, buttery flavor of the corn, combined with the slight tangy-ness of the Cotija cheese. Ohmygosh, you just have to try it so you can experience it all for yourself! Make it a family night– make this corn for dinner then watch the movie all together! This is another great recipe from our cousin, Kristen, over at Culinary Mamas!
INGREDIENTS
- corn on the cob peeled and rinsed (4 full corn on the cobs)
- 1/4 c. Best Foods Mayonnaise
- 1/4 c. sour cream
- 1 c. cotija cheese or to taste
- chili powder to taste
- 1 lime
INSTRUCTIONS
- Grill the corn until all sides get a little brown.
- Combine mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Brush the corn generously with the mayo/sour cream mixture.
- Roll in cotija cheese - kind of a mexican feta, you can sub for feta if you want.
- Season with chili powder.
- Then squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
Just in case you have no idea what we are talking about….
Erica says
July 16, 2008 at 3:24 amEms– we made this tonight! Oh my gosh, you weren’t kidding! This is probably my favorite corn on the cob now too! I can’t wait to go buy more corn on the cob so we can make more!
Thanks for posting this! It is totally a new favorite!
Anonymous says
August 1, 2008 at 5:23 pmLooks gross–but the taste is heavenly!!!
cory says
August 10, 2011 at 8:11 pmFirst time we had this was 5 years ago in New York City at Cafe Habana. It still is a religious experience for me.
A few months ago the Food Network did a show about the 'best food on a stick' and this corn from Cafe Habana was one of the top recommendations.
Amanda says
May 21, 2012 at 2:34 pmThanks for posting this! My husband and i absolutely love it and make it on a weekly basis now!!!
Mandy says
July 17, 2012 at 4:19 pmDo you have to boil the corn first?
Emily says
July 17, 2012 at 9:11 pmNope, you just cook it on the grill.
Pedrito says
February 19, 2013 at 8:09 pmNice idea. I will try as soon as i get the freshest corn. I am from Puerto Rico and here since we dont produce corn, we have to buy it in a place like Costco or Sams, since the supermaket grade are not the best. Anyways we do it at the grill and then we brush mayo, then rub it with parmesan grated cheese and finish it up with paprika. Beleive me is irresistible!
Pedrito says
February 19, 2013 at 8:10 pmForgot to ad some fresh bacon crisps!
Monica says
March 21, 2013 at 8:35 pmSeriously? Chili powder? No, wrong. Cayenne powder or powder of chile pequin.
nick says
August 16, 2013 at 6:37 pmDo you have to wrap the corn in foil as you grill it? And can shredded cheddar cheese work?
Emily says
August 17, 2013 at 8:21 amYou can do it either way. We have wrapped it in foil and cooked it plain.
Nacho Libre says
September 17, 2013 at 1:16 pmDon’t you want a little taste of the glory?? See what it tastes like!!
Nacho Libre says
September 17, 2013 at 1:17 pmTake it easy ok??
esqueleto says
January 11, 2015 at 9:30 amim dying to try this. but i can’t cook…and i have no grill. what’re my options? i smell cookies.
Emily says
January 12, 2015 at 12:32 pmI’ve seen some recipes out there for roasting corn in the oven, that would probably taste closer to grilling than boiling it.
Maria says
August 27, 2015 at 5:15 pmGet that corn outta my face!
Erica says
August 27, 2015 at 10:01 pmlol best line of the whole movie!
please fix says
May 12, 2019 at 2:26 pmyou said an “s” instead of a “c” for cups
Erica says
May 13, 2019 at 9:01 amThanks for the heads up! Fixed it 🙂