Description
A vibrant, zesty street corn recipe blending creamy, tangy, and savory flavors. Ready in minutes with no cooking required—perfect for fresh or frozen corn!
Ingredients
4 cups corn kernels
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
1 lime (juiced)
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
Prepare corn kernels by ensuring they’re completely dry. For fresh corn, cut kernels off the cob; for frozen, thaw and pat dry.
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt to create a creamy dressing.
Add corn kernels to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat with the dressing.
Top with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use fresh/warm corn for peak sweetness.
Vegan option: Substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayo and sour cream with Greek yogurt.
Storage: Keep corn mixture refrigerated up to 2 days; add cheese and herbs just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Trend Recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican