🌽 Mexicorn (Creamy Mexican-Style Corn Salad)
Mexicorn is a sweet, creamy, and slightly tangy corn side dish—often served at BBQs and potlucks. It’s quick, simple, and very flavorful.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cans sweet corn (or 3 cups cooked corn)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1–2 tbsp lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1–2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
- Optional: diced jalapeños for heat 🌶️
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep corn
- Drain canned corn well (or boil fresh corn and cut kernels off)
2. Mix creamy base
- In a bowl, combine:
mayo + sour cream + lime juice + chili powder + salt
3. Combine everything
- Add corn + cheese + cilantro
- Mix until evenly coated
4. Chill (recommended)
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes so flavors blend
🍽️ Serve
- Serve cold or slightly chilled
- Great with BBQ, grilled chicken, burgers, or tacos 🌮
💡 Tips
- Add paprika or Tajín for extra flavor
- Use grilled corn for a smoky taste
- Make it spicier with hot sauce or jalapeños
If you want, I can also make:
- a street-style Mexican elote version (on the cob)
- a healthy Greek yogurt version
- or a spicy restaurant-style Mexicorn salad 🔥
