Side dishe for 6
Mexican Street Corn with swiss
$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$0.09/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.54Typical price |
 | Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.79 | ||
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.
Swaps
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesGrill
$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.
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