Elote-Style Frozen Corn Salad
Elote-Style Frozen Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, optional, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the frozen corn and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes, or until the corn is lightly charred and tender-crisp. Remove from heat and transfer the corn to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Pour the dressing over the warm corn. Add the crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional cilantro and a drizzle of hot sauce, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Elote-Style Frozen Corn Salad
- 16 ounces frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, optional, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the frozen corn and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes, or until the corn is lightly charred and tender-crisp. Remove from heat and transfer the corn to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Pour the dressing over the warm corn. Add the crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional cilantro and a drizzle of hot sauce, if desired.