Easy Mexican Street Corn with Turkey Bacon: A Flavorful 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
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn on the cob
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop.
- Grill or boil corn until tender.
- Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Spread the mixture over the hot corn and sprinkle with cotija cheese and bacon.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
- Can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg