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flat lay shot of 4 cajun corn on the cob with feta cheese and parsley

Cajun Corn On The Cob Recipe

Julia
Roasted Cajun corn on the cob is easy to make in the comfort of your home. Perfectly baked (or boiled, grilled) corn is dipped in a creamy-cajun-mayo sauce, sprinkled with salty crumbled cheese, and is the best choice for large summer parties. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 4 corn
Calories 253 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and black 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
 

  • 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. 
  • Place each cob on a piece of foil. Brush each corn generously with the mixture. Wrap in foil. 
    It is fine if you have extra oil-spices mixture left, you can brush the corn later, right before brushing with the mayo sauce. 
  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • 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!). 
  • Top with crumbled feta or cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, cajun spice. Serve warm!

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NOTES

How to cook corn on the cob in 3 ways:
  • How to Boil corn on the cob - For the stove, add corn on the cob, salt to taste into a large pot, and fill up with water until it fully covers the corn. Take it to a boil and then simmer on medium-low for 10-15 minutes. Optional: After the corn is cooked through, rub with butter or vegetable oil and grill until slightly charred (grill pan can also be used here).
  • How to Bake corn on the cob - Rub the corn with oil and place it on a sheet pan in the middle of the oven and bake for 30 min at 425 F (220 C). If you like the corn extra soft then let it bake for another 25 minutes.
  • How to Grill corn on the cob - Soak the corn in warm water for 15-20 minutes, oil the grates and place the cobs directly on the grill until all sides are slightly charred (about 20 minutes).
 

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NUTRITION

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 323mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1099IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 1mg
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