Elote Microwave Corn Cotija (Print Version)

Mexican-inspired corn with creamy sauce, tangy lime, Cotija cheese, and chili, made quickly using the microwave.

# What You'll Need:

→ Corn

01 - 4 ears fresh corn, husked

→ Sauce

02 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 3 tablespoons sour cream
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

→ Cheese & Seasoning

05 - 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
09 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Wrap each ear of corn in a damp paper towel and microwave together on high for 5 to 6 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender. Allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice. Mix until smooth.
03 - Carefully unwrap the corn and, while still warm, brush each cob generously with the prepared sauce.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese over the sauce-coated corn, pressing gently to help the cheese adhere.
05 - Dust each cob with chili powder and smoked paprika. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • This corn is ready in barely 15 minutes, so you can whip it up whenever cravings strike.
  • The combination of creamy sauce and chili-spiked Cotija hits all the salty, tangy, and spicy notes in one bite.
02 -
  • If you skip the damp paper towel, the corn comes out tough and dries too fast.
  • Brushing sauce while the corn is warm helps everything melt and mingle beautifully.
03 -
  • Wrap and microwave all ears together for efficiency, but don't crowd in smaller microwaves.
  • Add smoked paprika for a subtle dose of flavor that always surprises guests.
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