Creamy Cilantro Lime Corn

Two ears of cilantro lime corn on the cob covered in cilantro lime crema, sprinkled with crumbled cheese, tan, and cilantro, served on a plate with lime wedges and a few cilantro leaves.

5 from 2 votes

Yield: 6 servings

Creamy cilantro lime corn is a side dish that's bound to overshadow the entree! Tender baked corn on the cob is slathered in a homemade cilantro lime crema sauce and sprinkled with salty cojita cheese and Tajin.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Ingredients

▢ 6 ears corn, husk and silk removed
▢ 4 tablespoons softened butter
▢ salt and pepper, to taste
▢ 1 cup cilantro lime crema

Optional Toppings

▢ cilantro
▢ Tajin
▢ crumbled cotija cheese, or queso fresco

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place the corn on a large baking sheet. Coat each ear of corn with softened butter and season with salt and pepper.
Roast the corn at 400°F for 20 minutes. Optional - for the last 2 minutes of roasting, turn the broiler on high. Keep an eye on the corn - it can burn quickly! Rotate until all sides are charred.
Remove the corn from the oven. Generously spread the cilantro lime crema over the roasted corn and garnish with your chosen toppings. Enjoy!

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Notes

Store: Try to only coat the corn with the crema that you plan to enjoy right away as it's best served fresh. Keep the cooked corn and crema stored separately in the fridge. Reheat the corn and assemble just before serving for the freshest flavor and texture.

Cook Corn on the Grill: Grill over medium-high heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally until nicely charred.

Cook Corn in Air Fryer: Place corn in the air fryer basket at 400°F for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until good and charred.

Cook Corn in Microwave: Place an ear (still in the husk) directly in the microwave and cook on high for 4 minutes. Let it cool slightly, then peel off the husk and silky strands. There is no need to remove the silk beforehand, it will slide right off! Then coat the corn in butter and microwave for an extra minute or two.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 138kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 222mg, Potassium: 4mg, Fiber: 0.02g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 413IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 0.01mg