Firecracker Street Corn: A Festival Classic with a Twist
This recipe captures the essence of a festival favorite with our Firecracker Street Corn. Searches for street corn recipes, elote, and grilled corn will find this dish, which adds a spicy-sweet twist and blue cheese topping for an unforgettable flavor experience.
Allergens
Dairy (Blue Cheese), Eggs (Mayonnaise)
Ingredients
- 6 fresh ears of corn, shucked and silks removed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, mayonnaise, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the spicy sauce. Set aside.
- Brush the corn with some of the spicy sauce and place them directly on the grill or grill pan. Grill the corn for 10 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until slightly charred and tender.
- Remove the corn from the grill and brush generously with the remaining spicy sauce. Top each ear of corn with crumbled blue cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges for a zesty kick.
Chef’s Insight
The combination of smoky and spicy flavors in this dish truly captures the essence of a summer festival.
Notes
For an extra smoky flavor, soak the corn in water for 15 minutes before grilling.