Ingredients
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- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili powder (adjust for spice level)
- ¾ cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Shuck the corn and rinse under cold water.
- Boil a large pot of water and cook corn cobs for 5-7 minutes until tender but crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt until smooth.
- Once cooled slightly, cut kernels off the cobs and combine with creamy mixture, cilantro, and half of the Cotija cheese.
- Serve in bowls or on a platter topped with remaining Cotija cheese and an extra squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg