Description
A creamy, zesty skillet version of Mexican street corn, perfect for cozy nights or lively gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups frozen corn
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro or green onions
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the frozen corn and cook until heated through.
- Mix in the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cumin, and chili powder until combined.
- Add half of the cotija cheese and stir until it melts.
- Sprinkle the top with remaining cotija cheese, chili powder, and cilantro or green onions.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute mayonnaise and sour cream with avocado and plant-based yogurt, and skip the cheese or substitute with a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg