Chip-Crusted Grilled Corn

  Side Dishes

For my version of Mexican street corn, I roll the ears in crushed chips. For extra pizzazz, try different chip flavors like ranch dressing and jalapeno.

Chip-Crusted Grilled Corn

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • 6 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Place tortilla chips in a shallow bowl. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 15-20 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
  • 2. When cool enough to handle, spread corn with mayonnaise mixture; roll in chips. Grill corn, covered, 1-2 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 ear of corn: 355 calories, 27g fat (5g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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