Deliciously Creamy Mexican Street Corn Sauté with Cotija and Cilantro

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups frozen corn
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare Your Ingredients:
- Remove the frozen corn from the freezer and allow it to thaw for about 10 minutes to make sautéing more efficient.
- Gather and measure out all other ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.

2. Heat the Pan:
- Place a large sauté pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Allow the butter to melt completely, swirling the pan occasionally to coat the bottom evenly.

3. Sauté the Corn:
- Add the thawed frozen corn to the pan.
- Sauté the corn for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's heated through and slightly charred.
- Adjust the heat to medium-high if needed to achieve light charring.

4. Incorporate Flavors:
- Once the corn is piping hot and slightly charred, reduce the heat to medium.
- Stir in 1/2 cup Mexican crema, ensuring it coats all the corn evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of chili powder over the creamy corn and stir to combine thoroughly.

5. Finish with Cotija and Cilantro:
- Remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the crumbled cotija cheese.
- Transfer the corn into a serving platter or bowl.
- Garnish generously with chopped cilantro.

6. Serve:
- Serve your Mexican Street Corn Sauté hot as a delightful side or a star entrée for dinner. Enjoy each flavorful, creamy bite!

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT15M
15 minutes
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Total Time

- PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Mexican street corn
- Easy sauté
- Creamy corn recipe
- Cotija cheese
- Mexican dinner
- Corn side dish
- Quick dinner recipe
- Vegetarian dish
- Corn with chili powder
- Herb garnished corn

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 715

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