Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn
Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn is corn on the cob made in the pressure cooker and then grilled for a few minutes for extra flavor. Top it with mayo, sour cream and cotija cheese for a delicious summer side dish that!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
- 6 medium corn on the cob ears husks removed and rinsed
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- chopped cilantro, optional
Place the trivet in the Instant Pot, and add the water
Place the corn on the trivet, and add the butter on top of the corn
Cover, turn valve to sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 2 minutes
Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise and sour cream together, and set aside
When pot beeps, and cook time is over, turn valve to venting position for a quick release
When pin drops, open lid, and remove corn to a large platter
Place corn on hot grill, and rotate to get char marks on all sides
Remove from grill, slather with mayo-sour cream mixture, and top with cotija cheese, smoked paprika and cilantro, if desired, before serving
Recipe was made in 6-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker
Can substitute feta or Parmesan cheese for cotija and cayenne pepper or chili powder for smoked paprika
Calories: 133kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 13mg | Vitamin A: 245IU | Calcium: 41mg
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