Ingredients
– 1 cup water
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 pound frozen whole-kernel corn
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 1/4 cup sour cream (can substitute with plain Greek yogurt)
– 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce or to taste
– Kosher salt to taste
– Lime salt to taste (optional)
– 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
– Chili powder
– Lime wedges
Instructions
1-Prepare the corn: In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water and sugar to a boil. Add frozen corn, cover, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until cooked and tender.
2-Make the sauce: While corn simmers, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, kosher salt, and lime salt in a bowl. Adjust hot sauce for desired spice level.
3-Drain and cool: Drain corn well and let cool for about 3 minutes. This step is important to prevent the creamy sauce from becoming watery.
4-Combine: Combine corn with the dressing mixture and stir thoroughly until every kernel is coated with the delicious mixture.
5-Portion: Divide corn mixture into four individual cups, making sure to include plenty of the creamy sauce in each serving.
6-Garnish and serve: Garnish each cup with cotija cheese or queso fresco, cilantro, a dash of chili powder, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately while still warm for the best flavor experience.
Last Step:
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🔥 Fresh corn can be grilled, boiled, or roasted for a smokier flavor.
🍳 Sauté corn with garlic and butter or oil for charred taste.
🌶️ Add extras like jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooling time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 465mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg