Meatless Monday: Mexican Corn Elote (Cuisinart Hand Blender Giveaway!)
Creamy, hearty, and slightly spicy – Mexican Street Corn makes a delicious side dish or snack!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen thawed corn kernels
- ½ cup Mexican crema or mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
- Cilantro and chile powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, boil corn kernels for about 3 minutes or until tender. Drain and return corn to the saucepan. Stir in crema, lime juice, and cayenne pepper, and bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat until most of the liquid has reduced.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving bowl or cup and garnish with cotija cheese, cilantro, and chili powder, if using. Serve as is or with tortilla chips.
