Sizzling BBQ Street Corn Copied from Famous Food Truck
A copycat recipe for a famous food truck dish of smoky, creamy grilled corn with crunchy tortilla chip garnish.
Allergens
Dairy, Wheat
Ingredients
- 6 fresh corn on the cob, husks removed and silks removed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Crumbled tortilla chips, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan on high heat.
- In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, parmesan cheese, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the sauce. Set aside.
- Place corn on the grill and cook for 5 7 minutes, turning occasionally until slightly charred. Remove from heat.
- Spread a generous amount of the sauce over each ear of corn. Return to the grill for an additional 2 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to become slightly crispy and sizzling.
- Transfer the corn to a platter and immediately garnish with crumbled tortilla chips and fresh cilantro.
Chef’s Insight
The combination of smoke and spice in this dish brings out the natural sweetness of the corn, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
Notes
Adjust the level of spiciness according to your preference by adding more or less chili powder.