Description
Creamy Cilantro Lime Corn offers an irresistible flavor that shines through with easy preparation. Perfect for a quick and tasty side dish, this recipe features fresh corn generously coated in cilantro lime crema and topped with creamy cotija cheese—ideal for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears corn, husk and silk removed
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cilantro lime crema
- cilantro, for garnish
- Tajin, for garnish
- crumbled cotija cheese, or queso fresco, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Arrange the corn on a large baking sheet. Coat each ear with softened butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast the corn for 20 minutes at 400°F. For extra char, turn on the broiler for the last 2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning. Rotate the corn until all sides are charred.
- Take the corn out of the oven. Generously add cilantro lime crema on top and finish with your choice of toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Fresh corn yields the best flavor, so use in-season corn if possible.
Feel free to adjust the toppings to suit your taste preferences, such as adding diced jalapeños for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg