This recipe for oven broiled Mexican Street Corn has the most amazing combination of flavors. Featuring a savory and delicious tangy sauce, crumbly cotija cheese, and the perfect amount of spice, this is the best corn on the cob you'll ever make!
Place the top oven rack in the second position from top and pre-heat broiler to “High.” Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
Husk the corn and remove the silk. Rinse thoroughly to remove any remaining silk and pat dry. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, brush with the melted butter on all sides.
Place the baking sheet under the pre-heated broiler for 5-6 minutes, or until the top of the corn is slightly charred. Remove from oven and carefully rotate the corn cobs one-third of the way around before placing under the broiler again. Broil for another 5-6 minutes, then rotate and broil for another 5-6 minutes. (Total cook time should be 15-18 minutes)
While the corn is broiling, prepare the taco seasoning by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
Combine the Mexican crema (or sour cream), mayonnaise, and two tablespoons chopped cilantro in a medium bowl. Add one tablespoon taco seasoning and stir to combine. Set aside.
Remove the hot corn from the oven and brush evenly with the seasoned Mexican crema mixture, using all or a thin layer according to your preference.
Serve immediately topped with crumbled Cojita cheese, the remaining cilantro, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, a sprinkle of lime zest and smoked paprika.
Notes
Note: Mexican street corn is often slathered in a delicious mixture of seasoned Mexican crema and mayonnaise. If preferred, you can also use this mixture sparingly, as shown here, for a great pop of flavor without all the extra calories and added fat. If you can’t find Mexican crema locally, regular sour cream can be used as a substitute.If Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes are popular in your house, make double or triple batches of the taco seasoning to use later. Excess seasoning can be stored in an airtight container for several months.