Cajun Corn on the Cob

Cajun Corn on the Cob

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1-½ tsp. Cajun spice, divided
  • 1-½ tsp. smoked paprika, divided
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 tbsp. mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • ½ cup feta or cotija, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp. chipotle or chili powder, optional

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 425°F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp. olive oil, ½ of the Cajun spice, ½ of the smoked paprika, 1 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. onion powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place each of the 4 ears of corn on its own piece of aluminum foil.
  • Brush each cob generously with the oil and spice mixture, ensuring all sides are coated.
  • Wrap each corn cob securely in the foil.
  • Transfer the corn to the oven and bake for 30 minutes; for a softer corn, bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While the corn is baking, using a medium bowl, mix together the 4 tbsp. mayonnaise, ⅓ cup sour cream, the remaining Cajun spice and the remaining smoked paprika; mix to thoroughly combine.
  • To the above mixture, add 1 tbsp. lime juice, salt and pepper, to taste; again, mix thouroughly.
  • Once the corn is done baking, take it out of the oven, unwrap and allow to cool slightly.
  • Generously brush each cob with the prepared mayonnaise sauce.
  • Top each cob with the ½ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese and the 1 tbsp. chopped cilantro.
  • Sprinkle with the optional 1 tsp. chipotle or chili powder, if desired; serve warm.
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