Cajun Corn On The Cob

Ingredients

4 ears of corn husked

2 tablespoon olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

4 tablespoon mayonnaise i used vegan mayo

⅓ cup sour cream or Mexican crema

1 ½ teaspoon cajun spice

1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

½ cup feta or cotija crumbled

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon chipotle or chili powder optional

Instructions:

Step 1:

Oil and spices. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, half of the cajun spice, half of the paprika spice, garlic and onion powder, salt, pepper to taste.

Step 2:

It is fine if you have extra oil-spices mixture left, you can brush the corn later, right before brushing with the mayo sauce.

Place each cob on a piece of foil.

Brush each corn generously with the mixture.

Wrap in foil.

Step 3:

Transfer the corn to the oven and bake for 30 minutes at 425 F.

If you like the corn to be softer, remove it from the oven after 30 minutes, brush it with more oil-spice mixture and bake another 20-25 minutes.

Step 4:

While cajun corn on the cob is baking, prepare the mayo sauce.

In a medium bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, leftover cajun and paprika, lime juice (or squeeze it later directly on the corn as needed), salt, and pepper to taste.

Step 5:

Take the corn out from the oven, let cool slightly and brush with leftover oil mixture (optional) and finally mayo mix all over the corn. (If you want to get the corn slightly charred without using a grill, a grill pan would be a great option here.

Transfer the baked corn directly to a lightly greased grill pan and let all the sides grilled until the desired result, don’t overcook it though!).

Step 6:

Top with crumbled feta or cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, cajun spice.

Serve warm

Nutrition Information:

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I use frozen corn instead of fresh ears of corn?

Yes, you can use frozen corn if fresh corn is not available.

Simply thaw the frozen corn before brushing it with the oil-spice mixture and wrapping it in foil.

Adjust the cooking time as needed, as frozen corn may cook faster.

What can I substitute for mayo if I want a lighter option?

If you want a lighter alternative to mayo, you can use Greek yogurt or a yogurt-based mayo substitute.

This will provide a similar creamy texture with fewer calories and less fat.

Is there a way to make this dish spicier?

If you prefer a spicier Cajun corn, you can increase the amount of cajun spice or add extra chili powder or chipotle powder to the mayo sauce.

Adjust the spiciness to your taste by gradually adding these ingredients.

Can I grill the corn instead of baking it in the oven?

Yes, you can grill the corn for a smokier flavor.

After brushing it with the oil-spice mixture, place the corn directly on a preheated grill over medium-high heat.

Grill, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and slightly charred.

Then proceed with brushing the mayo sauce and adding toppings.

What other cheese can I use if I don’t have feta or cotija?

If you don’t have feta or cotija cheese, you can substitute it with grated Parmesan, cheddar, or Monterey Jack cheese.

While it may change the flavor profile slightly, these cheeses will still add a delicious cheesy element to your Cajun corn.