Description
Enjoy the irresistible taste of Mexican Street Corn Hot Dogs, featuring grilled corn, zesty spices, and creamy toppings. This simple recipe is ideal for a quick dinner or a weekend treat, promising a satisfying and delightful experience for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ears fresh sweet white corn
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
- ⅓ cup Crema Mexicana
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 oz. Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 8 bun-length hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400°F.
- Remove the husks from the corn cobs and drizzle olive oil over them, using your fingers or a pastry brush to coat well.
- Grill the corn on the preheated grill, turning every 3 minutes, until it is cooked on all sides and starts to char, about 20 minutes.
- Once grilled, remove the corn and cut the kernels off the cobs into a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin.
- Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice, half the spice mixture, Cotija cheese, and ¼ cup of cilantro to the corn kernels. Toss everything together to combine.
- In another bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of lime juice, the rest of the spice mixture, Crema, and mayonnaise.
- Grill the hot dogs over medium-high heat until they reach your desired doneness.
- Assemble the hot dogs in buns, topping them with the corn mixture and a generous drizzle of the crema mixture.
- Finish by sprinkling with additional chopped cilantro and Cotija cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preference.
Feel free to substitute the Cotija cheese with feta if not available.
These hot dogs are best enjoyed fresh off the grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg