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Foil Packet Mexican Corn

Foil Packet Mexican Corn is an easy and delicious side dish to make on the grill to go with any meal. An easy twist on the popular Elotes or Mexican street corn. 

I have become totally addicted to the flavors for Mexican Street Corn. We made it the traditional way, then in a skillet and now even more simply in a foil packet. 

half ears of corn on the cob with cotija cheese and cilantro on a white tray

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How to Grill Foil Packet Mexican Corn:

Step by step to make grilled Mexican corn in a foil packet

  • Lay a large piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet. Heavy duty foil works best or a double layer of regular. 
  • Cut corn on the cob in half if desired, removing husks and silks. 
  • In a bowl mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, garlic, cumin, chili powder and lime juice. 
  • Dip corn in sauce mixture, rolling to completely coat. 
  • Place on the foil and repeat with all corn. 
  • Fold sides of foil around corn to create a packet. 
  • Grill over indirect heat for about 20 minutes with about 300- 350° fire.

Foil packet of corn on the cob, half ears with cilantro and cotija cheese

  • Remove corn from the grill and carefully open foil packet. 
  • Sprinkle with cotija cheese and cilantro. 
  • Serve immediately. 

This method differs from the traditional recipe in that the corn is cooked in the sauce instead of adding after the corn is cooked. So the sauce cooks into the corn for a milder taste and it is not so messy. That’s my only complaint about Mexican street corn, is that is kind of hard to eat without getting it all over you. 

You might also like this Chile Butter Corn on the Cob made in a foil packet with a tasty garlic, onion and green chile butter. 

Tray of Mexican corn with cilantro

Delicious Side Dishes to Grill

Must- try sides for your next meal on the grill. Easy to prepare and these delicious sides go with everything!

Grilled Corn on the Cob is a staple side dish if we are grilling and I love cooking it in a foil packet. It cooks perfectly every time and is so juicy. If you haven’t tried grilled corn yet, add it to your next grilling menu. 

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Grilled Corn with Cotija cheese - Half ears with cilantro garnish on a black rimmed baking sheet
Yield: 5

Foil Packet Mexican Corn

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Foil Packet Mexican Corn is an easy and delicious side dish to make on the grill to go with any meal. A easy twist on the popular Elotes or Mexican street corn. 

Ingredients

  • 5 ears fresh corn on the cob, cut in half
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/3 cup cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Lay a large piece of heavy duty foil over a baking sheet.
  2. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, garlic, cumin and chili powder with lime juice.
  3. Dip each corn cob into sauce, rolling to coat well and place on foil.
  4. Wrap foil around corn, forming a sealed packet.
  5. Cook over indirect heat on the grill at about 300 - 350° for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from grill and carefully open foil.
  7. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

5

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 264Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 653mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 5g

Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate.

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