Ingredients
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- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Char the corn by melting butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne (optional) to create the dressing.
- Once the corn is slightly cooled, fold it into the dressing along with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra cheese and chili powder before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg