Have you ever had roasted corn on the cob at a fair? If so, you know just how delicious it is! You also know that by the time you’ve finished eating it, you pretty much need a shower. Grilled buttery corn, with all the toppings, on your face, your hands, stuck in your teeth, and likely down your shirt. But, dang, it was good and worth every tasty kernel. I remember, last year, at our local county fair, they sold corn in a cup. It’s such a brilliant idea and equally as tasty!
I don’t know exactly when it’s corn picking season (I’m assuming early fall), but what I do know is that fresh corn is plentiful in the stores right now and Pinterest is flooded with corn recipes. After seeing recipe after recipe of Fair Corn (on the cob), I remembered the Cup of Corn from the fair last year. I knew I had to make it!
I grilled the fresh corn on the outdoor grill for just about 10 minutes. I don’t like to overcook it, I like it “just cooked.” The sauce is simple to make and I mixed it up when the corn was grilling. Once the corn was just cool, I cut it off the cob and mixed it with the sauce.
I served this recently at a family get-together and it was a hit. In fact, my sister-in-law gladly volunteered to help clean up and enjoyed the last few bites that were left on the serving platter.
You need to make this, it’s seriously that good! This corn, a little BBQ chicken or steak, fruit salad, and a cold Corona and you’ll have an easy dinner that will impress all your friends!
Please share this recipe with a corn loving friend!!!
Fair Corn (in a cup)
Ingredients
- 8 ears fresh corn yellow or white
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/8 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese
- 2 limes
- cilantro
- salt & fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Husk corn and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle on a little BBQ spice or salt/pepper/garlic.
- Grill over med/high heat (directly on grill) for about 10 minutes.
- Once cooled, cut kernels from cob.
- While corn is grilling, make sauce.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/8 tsp ancho chili pwd, 1/4 cup cojita cheese, dash of salt and pepper, and juice from one lime.
- Mix corn into sauce.
- Serve with a lime wedge and topped with chopped cilantro, extra cojita cheese and another dash of chili powder (optional).
Oh yum! These cups lokos delicous Renee! I love getting corn on the cob at the state fair, but I’ve never had it in a cup before. I pretty sure I would love this version!
Fresh summer sweet corn is the best!! This is genius!
Oh my goodness, I’ve been missing this for such a long time now. This is Mexican street food at its finest. I used to have these at least once a week back home. It’s best with white corn, but that’s difficult to come by in the US! I am SO making this, thank you for this reminder<3
sorry for the comment spam, but had to follow-up to say I just went out and bought cotija cheese… the time has come. 😀
This looks so yummy! What a unique way to eat corn!
My husband and I were just talking about how we NEED to make grilled corn this weekend. This recipe is genius. Not just because it’s less messy, but because of all the yumminess it’s smothered in. Pinned!
What a wonderful idea! Sometimes it’s something this simple that is just brilliant!
OMG! This sounds wonderful, and I love the idea of having it in a cup. I’m one of those that wears it on my shirt at the fair, and do you know how hard it is to find a toothpick at the fair? Hahaha!
Beer and popcorn, what’s not to like… The mayo seems really unusual to me but as my wife loves the stuff on anything I have a feeling I maybe a popular husband when I try this 😉
I need this to be in my belly ASAP!
We have early corn out now. I can’t wait to try this recipe!
I’m definitely drooling over your photos! This looks SO good and I’m definitely going to try this recipe. My kids absolutely love corn and this is the time of year to eat it!
This looks awesome! Thanks Renee!
This sounds so delicious Renee! I definitely need to try this!
This IS a great idea! Looks delicious, and my boyfriend and I were just talking about making something similar after having some “street corn” from Taco Mac today in Atlanta. It was delicious, and this looks even better!
Wow yum! I’ve never had corn like this but it sounds so delicious!!
We have loads of corn in the garden that needs using and I have already had it twice in dinner this week, I guess this might have to be #3… Not that I mind of course this sounds delish!
I miss going to fairs and all the fair food, this brings back good memories and looks delicious.
This such a smart idea! You’re so right about messy corn on the cob, but this lets you have all the flavor with none of the sticky/messy/corn-stuck-in-the-teeth issues – so trying it!
I’ve never had fair corn…I guess it’s an American thing. But it sure does look and sound good!!!
This fair corn looks so fun! I’ll keep it in mind for next year. That meal in a cup with a side of BBQ chicken sounds like a delicious summer party idea!
Just love these kind of recipes – simple, light, fast and delicious. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks!
Sounds delicious! Mmmmmm, that looks EXTREMELY tasty.
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