Yield
4 servings
Time
55 minutes
This simple Mexican corn is baked directly on the oven rack and then smothered in a mix of cotija cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, garlic, and lime.
‣ 4 ears corn, still in husks ‣ 1/4 cup mayonnaise ‣ 1/2 cup sour cream ‣ 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish (optional) ‣ 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced ‣ 1/4 cup cotija cheese, (or queso fresco or feta cheese) crumbled, plus more for garnish (optional) ‣ 1/2 tablespoon lime juice ‣ 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika, or chili powder, for garnish (optional) ‣ limes, for garnish (optional)
1
Place the corn (still in husks) directly on the oven rack, the bake!
2
While the corn bakes, whisk together the following ingredients in a small bowl: mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, garlic, cotija cheese, and lime juice.
3
Remove corn from husks.
4
Smother the corn with sauce.
5
Garnish with more cilantro, smoked paprika (optional), and drizzle with more lime juice.