Mexican Blackened Corn
Mexican Blackened Corn marries charred kernels with smoky bacon, warm cumin and cayenne, and a deglaze of beer that lifts all the toasty bits. Cotija adds salty richness while cilantro brings a fresh finish, with sweet onion and red bell pepper rounding out the bite. Serve it hot as a punchy side for tacos, grilled meats, or summer cookouts.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Blackened Corn, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.77 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, chop the bacon and set aside.
- 2
Place the corn kernels in a large skillet over high heat; season with cumin, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. Flip the corn kernels with a spatula as they cook, then stir in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, stirring every few minutes, until the mixture starts to stick to the skillet.
- 3
Pour the beer into the skillet to loosen the mixture; cook and stir until the corn develops very dark spots and the onion and bell pepper are soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with the chopped bacon, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
- Calories 276.9 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 10.83 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 39.3 g 14%
- Total Fat 7.82 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.29 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.21 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 289.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 3.87 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 5.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 176.87 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 449.08 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 51.73 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 35.12 mg Good Source 39%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Mexican Blackened Corn is a Mexican side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Beer, Cayenne Pepper, and Corn on the Cob. Each serving provides about 276.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Blackened Corn?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Mexican Blackened Corn made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Beer, Cayenne Pepper, Corn on the Cob, Cotija Cheese. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Blackened Corn?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 276.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Blackened Corn easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mexican Blackened Corn healthy?
- Mexican Blackened Corn has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 276.9 calories and 10.83 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 289.4 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.29 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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