Ingredients
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- 4 ears of corn, husks removed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: hot sauce for an extra kick
Instructions
- Prepare the corn by cleaning the ears, removing husks and silk; grill or boil as preferred.
- Cook the corn: grill for 10-15 mins or boil for 7-10 mins until tender.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and seasoning.
- Assemble by coating the corn with sauce and topping with cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro, and optional hot sauce.
Notes
- Grilling the corn adds a delicious smoky flavor.
- Adjust chili powder to your spice preference.
- Fresh lime juice will enhance the flavor dramatically.
- Cotija cheese is essential for authentic taste.
- For creamier sauce, mix in a little milk or cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling or Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg