Mexican Street Corn: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
This delicious Mexican Street Corn recipe combines the sweetness of corn with savory turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 ears sweet corn
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Wrap the corn in aluminum foil and grill for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally.
- While the corn is grilling, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Crumble and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and half of the cotija cheese.
- Once the corn is done, unwrap it and spread the mayo mixture over each ear of corn.
- Top with the crumbled turkey bacon, remaining cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding garlic powder to the mayonnaise mixture.
- You can substitute regular bacon if preferred, but keep in mind it will increase the fat content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe