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Mexican Street Corn Brussels Sprouts

Mexican Street Corn Brussels Sprouts: A Flavor-Packed Twist on Two Classics

  • Author: Jenna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Side Dishes
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts topped with zesty lime crema, cotija cheese, and cilantro—a flavorful twist on Mexican street corn!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss Brussels sprouts with oil and spices, then roast for 30-35 minutes.
  2. Whisk together crema ingredients.
  3. Drizzle crema over roasted sprouts and top with cotija, cilantro, and lime.

Notes

For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.

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