Mexican Street Corn: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious twist on traditional Mexican street corn, using turkey bacon for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the corn for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Cook turkey bacon in a pan until crispy, then chop.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and half of the cotija cheese.
- Spread the mixture over the cooked corn.
- Sprinkle with bacon, remaining cotija cheese, and cilantro.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more chili powder.
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn, Corn, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe