Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tb. vegetable oil
  • 8 ears yellow corn, husks removed and cut off the cob
  • 1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt, more to taste
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper, more to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • ¾ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 medium lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp. chili powder, more to taste

Directions:

  • 1

    Over medium, heat a large cast iron skillet. Add oil, corn kernels, poblano, onion whites, salt and pepper. Let the corn begin to char, this should take about 8 to 10 minutes. Once you see charing, add in garlic and remove from heat to transfer to a large mixing bowl.

  • 2

    Add cheese, cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, 1 teaspoon of chili powder (or more if desired) and the green onion greens. Fold everything together to combine.

  • 3

    Once well combined, season with salt, pepper and chili powder to taste. Serve and enjoy!