Memorial Day Street Corn Recipe

Name: Memorial Day Street Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 Ears fresh corn, shucked; 1/4 cup Kosher salt; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 3/4 cup Mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Fresh lime juice; 1 Canned chipotle with 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (or more to taste); 3/4 cup Creme freche; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 cup Cotija cheese, grated; 1/2 cup Cilantro, minced

Servings: persons

1
Add salt to 8 quarts of water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add garlic and boil 1 minute. Remove garlic and reserve. Add corn to water. Allow to return to a rolling boil, then turn off heat. After 10 minutes, remove corn from water, place on a platter and cover.
2
While corn is cooking, add mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle with adobo, creme freche, molasses, and garlic to a blender, and puree until smooth. Pour into a bowl and mix in 3/4 cup cotija cheese and 1/4 cup cilantro. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
3
Mix together remaining cheese and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate.
4
To serve, place corn on a hot grill, occasionally rotating ears until corn is slightly charred all around. Remove from grill. Brush all around with mayonnaise mixture, sprinkle with reserved cheese mixture and serve

670

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 Ears fresh corn, shucked, 1/4 cup Kosher salt, 2 cloves garlic, peeled, 3/4 cup Mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Memorial Day Street Corn falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Memorial Day Street Corn

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