Side dishe for 6

Mexican Street Corn with swiss

Name: Mexican Street Corn with swiss
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 ears corn; 3 oz cotija cheese or queso fresco; 1/4 cup sour cream or mexican crema; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup packed cilantro; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 lime; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp each chili powder; 1/8 tsp smoked paprika (optional); 2 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp salt

$2.52for 430 minServes 6

Corn cooks until lightly charred, then gets coated with creamy lime sauce, cilantro, cheese, and spices.

Photo: carlsbadcravings.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Corn kernels, 6 oz$0.09/oz typical	6 oz	$0.54Typical price
	Swiss, 3 oz$0.40/oz typical	3 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Heavy cream, 2 oz$0.22/oz typical	2 oz	$0.46Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.79

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Gluten-free Budget Side dishes Grill

Typical price

$0.63 per serving$2.52 for 4

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Ingredients

6 ears corn
3 oz cotija cheese or queso fresco
1/4 cup sour cream or mexican crema
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup packed cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice
1 lime
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp each chili powder
1/8 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
2 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt

Steps

Heat a grill or large grill pan over medium-high heat.
Brush the corn with the vegetable oil.
Grill the corn, turning often, for 10 to 12 minutes until tender and lightly charred.
Stir the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt together in a bowl.
Brush the hot corn with the sauce.
Roll the corn in crumbled cotija and chopped cilantro, then serve with lime wedges.