Famous Tailgate Game Day Snack: BBQ Street Corn

Find the perfect game day snack for your next tailgate party with this copycat BBQ Street Corn recipe, inspired by the famous street-food classic.

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8-10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes

🍽 Servings: 6

🔥 Difficulty: Easy

🌎 Cuisine: American, Street Food

Allergens

Dairy, Soy

6 ears of corn, shucked 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 teaspoon smoky spice blend (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper) 1/2 cup queso sauce, store
bought or homemade 1 lime, cut into wedges

Preheat grill to medium high heat (about 350°F).
In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese until smooth. Set aside.
Grill corn on all sides until slightly charred, about 8 10 minutes total. Remove from grill and let cool slightly.
Mix together smoky spice blend in a small bowl.
Brush each ear of corn with queso sauce, then sprinkle generously with the smoky spice blend.
Drizzle each ear of corn with the sour cream mixture and top with finely chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

The smoky spice blend can be adjusted to your liking; add more cayenne pepper for heat or extra paprika for smokiness.

Make sure to let the corn cool slightly before adding the queso sauce to avoid melting it.

For a dairy-free option, use vegan cheese and vegan sour cream.

You can also prepare this dish on the stovetop using a grill pan.

If you don't have access to a grill, you can roast the corn in the oven at 400°F for about 25-30 minutes until slightly charred.

Store all ingredients separately in the refrigerator before use.

Fresh corn has a shelf life of up to one week when stored in a cool, dry place.

Arrange the corn on a large platter, with queso sauce and spice blend easily accessible for guests to serve themselves.

Per serving (1 ear of corn): 190 calories, 9g fat, 26g carbohydrates, 4g protein