TJ's Elote Corn with Cotija Cheese
Trader Joe'sTJ's Elote Corn with Cotija Cheese
Ingredients
For the Elote Corn
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Roasted Corn, frozen
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Cotija Cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Sour Cream
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon Trader Joe's Chili Lime Seasoning Blend, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, optional, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the frozen Trader Joe's Roasted Corn directly to the hot pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the corn is heated through and slightly charred in spots.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the corn is cooking, prepare the creamy sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the Trader Joe's Mayonnaise, Trader Joe's Sour Cream, and the juice from one lime. Whisk until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Once the corn is ready, remove it from the heat and transfer it to a serving bowl. Pour the creamy sauce over the warm corn and stir gently to coat all the kernels.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Sprinkle the crumbled Trader Joe's Cotija Cheese generously over the corn. Then, dust with Trader Joe's Chili Lime Seasoning Blend to taste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately, with a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Trader Joe'sTJ's Elote Corn with Cotija Cheese
Ingredients
For the Elote Corn
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Roasted Corn, frozen
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Cotija Cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Sour Cream
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon Trader Joe's Chili Lime Seasoning Blend, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, optional, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the frozen Trader Joe's Roasted Corn directly to the hot pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the corn is heated through and slightly charred in spots.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the corn is cooking, prepare the creamy sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the Trader Joe's Mayonnaise, Trader Joe's Sour Cream, and the juice from one lime. Whisk until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Once the corn is ready, remove it from the heat and transfer it to a serving bowl. Pour the creamy sauce over the warm corn and stir gently to coat all the kernels.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Sprinkle the crumbled Trader Joe's Cotija Cheese generously over the corn. Then, dust with Trader Joe's Chili Lime Seasoning Blend to taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately, with a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.
⏱️ 1 min