Easy Mexican Street Corn Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious twist on traditional Mexican street corn, utilizing turkey bacon for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn on the cob
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- Grill the corn until lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and chili powder.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the grilled corn.
- Top with chopped turkey bacon and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more chili powder or diced jalapeños.
- Use fresh corn for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Easy Mexican Street Corn