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
- 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
- Protein 10.83 g Good Source
- Carbs 39.3 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.82 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.29 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 19.21 mg Moderate
- Sodium 289.4 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.87 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.15 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 346.35 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source
- Potassium 449.28 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 54.74 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 44.22 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source
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.
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