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Ingredients
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- 4 cups corn kernels (frozen, canned, or grilled)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (plus more for topping)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
- Tajin seasoning (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat the corn in a skillet over medium heat until warm, optionally charring for added flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked corn with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Fold in most of the cotija cheese, leaving some for topping.
- Spoon the mixture into individual serving cups.
- Top each cup with reserved cotija cheese and optional chili powder or Tajin.
- Serve warm with lime wedges.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, prefer fresh or grilled corn.
Adjust chili powder for desired spice level.
Make-ahead by chilling in the fridge and serving later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 15