11/25/16

Mexican Street Corn

Ingredients:

1 16oz. bag frozen corn, 3-4 cups
2 Tbls. olive oil
3 Tbls. mayonaise
3-4 oz. Cotija cheese, crumbled
2 Tbls. lime juice
1 Tbls. jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1/3 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Tbls. red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. chili powder
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1.  Heat oil over medium heat.  Add frozen corn and let cook until corn starts to char, stirring occasionally...7-8 minutes in a cast-iron skillet.
  2. While the corn is cooking, mix together mayo, cheese, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, garlic, chili powder and salt/pepper in a large bowl.  
  3. When corn is done, gently fold it in with the other ingredients.  
  4. Serve immediately and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
***Best when served with pulled pork tacos at Leslie Wheeler's house.